Finding the Third Proportional to 133,044 and 195,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,044 and 195,677 is: 287,795.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,044 : 195,677 = 195,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,044/195,677 = 195,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,044x = 195,677 × 195,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,044x = 38,289,488,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,289,488,329/133,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,795.68
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