Finding the Third Proportional to 138,429 and 197,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,429 and 197,955 is: 283,077.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,429 : 197,955 = 197,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,429/197,955 = 197,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,429x = 197,955 × 197,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,429x = 39,186,182,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,186,182,025/138,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,077.84
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