Finding the Third Proportional to 137,665 and 193,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,665 and 193,865 is: 273,007.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,665 : 193,865 = 193,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,665/193,865 = 193,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,665x = 193,865 × 193,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,665x = 37,583,638,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,583,638,225/137,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,007.94
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