Finding the Third Proportional to 141,291 and 198,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,291 and 198,019 is: 277,523.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,291 : 198,019 = 198,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,291/198,019 = 198,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,291x = 198,019 × 198,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,291x = 39,211,524,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,211,524,361/141,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,523.16
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