Finding the Third Proportional to 141,922 and 197,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,922 and 197,330 is: 274,369.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,922 : 197,330 = 197,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,922/197,330 = 197,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,922x = 197,330 × 197,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,922x = 38,939,128,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,939,128,900/141,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,369.93
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