Finding the Third Proportional to 135,168 and 197,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,168 and 197,616 is: 288,915.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,168 : 197,616 = 197,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,168/197,616 = 197,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,168x = 197,616 × 197,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,168x = 39,052,083,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,052,083,456/135,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,915.15
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