Finding the Third Proportional to 142,590 and 199,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,590 and 199,344 is: 278,687.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,590 : 199,344 = 199,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,590/199,344 = 199,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,590x = 199,344 × 199,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,590x = 39,738,030,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,738,030,336/142,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,687.36
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