Finding the Third Proportional to 135,228 and 195,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,228 and 195,864 is: 283,689.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,228 : 195,864 = 195,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,228/195,864 = 195,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,228x = 195,864 × 195,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,228x = 38,362,706,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,362,706,496/135,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,689.08
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