Finding the Third Proportional to 133,024 and 194,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,024 and 194,574 is: 284,603.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,024 : 194,574 = 194,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,024/194,574 = 194,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,024x = 194,574 × 194,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,024x = 37,859,041,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,859,041,476/133,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,603.09
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