Finding the Third Proportional to 138,642 and 198,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,642 and 198,265 is: 283,528.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,642 : 198,265 = 198,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,642/198,265 = 198,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,642x = 198,265 × 198,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,642x = 39,309,010,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,309,010,225/138,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,528.87
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