Finding the Third Proportional to 133,062 and 195,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,062 and 195,703 is: 287,833.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,062 : 195,703 = 195,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,062/195,703 = 195,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,062x = 195,703 × 195,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,062x = 38,299,664,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,299,664,209/133,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,833.22
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