Finding the Third Proportional to 133,066 and 195,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,066 and 195,704 is: 287,827.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,066 : 195,704 = 195,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,066/195,704 = 195,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,066x = 195,704 × 195,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,066x = 38,300,055,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,300,055,616/133,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,827.51
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