Finding the Third Proportional to 141,764 and 192,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,764 and 192,616 is: 261,709.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,764 : 192,616 = 192,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,764/192,616 = 192,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,764x = 192,616 × 192,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,764x = 37,100,923,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,100,923,456/141,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,709.06
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