Finding the Third Proportional to 141,948 and 197,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,948 and 197,370 is: 274,430.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,948 : 197,370 = 197,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,948/197,370 = 197,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,948x = 197,370 × 197,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,948x = 38,954,916,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,954,916,900/141,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,430.90
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