Finding the Third Proportional to 141,411 and 197,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,411 and 197,805 is: 276,688.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,411 : 197,805 = 197,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,411/197,805 = 197,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,411x = 197,805 × 197,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,411x = 39,126,818,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,126,818,025/141,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,688.65
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