Finding the Third Proportional to 137,656 and 193,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,656 and 193,852 is: 272,989.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,656 : 193,852 = 193,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,656/193,852 = 193,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,656x = 193,852 × 193,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,656x = 37,578,597,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,578,597,904/137,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,989.18
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