Finding the Third Proportional to 146,884 and 198,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,884 and 198,182 is: 267,395.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,884 : 198,182 = 198,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,884/198,182 = 198,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,884x = 198,182 × 198,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,884x = 39,276,105,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,276,105,124/146,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,395.39
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