Finding the Third Proportional to 138,627 and 198,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,627 and 198,090 is: 283,059.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,627 : 198,090 = 198,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,627/198,090 = 198,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,627x = 198,090 × 198,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,627x = 39,239,648,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,239,648,100/138,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,059.20
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