Finding the Third Proportional to 135,216 and 194,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,216 and 194,751 is: 280,498.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,216 : 194,751 = 194,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,216/194,751 = 194,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,216x = 194,751 × 194,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,216x = 37,927,952,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,927,952,001/135,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,498.99
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