Finding the Third Proportional to 141,664 and 192,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,664 and 192,488 is: 261,545.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,664 : 192,488 = 192,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,664/192,488 = 192,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,664x = 192,488 × 192,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,664x = 37,051,630,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,051,630,144/141,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,545.84
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