Finding the Third Proportional to 137,776 and 195,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,776 and 195,006 is: 276,008.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,776 : 195,006 = 195,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,776/195,006 = 195,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,776x = 195,006 × 195,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,776x = 38,027,340,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,027,340,036/137,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,008.45
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