Finding the Third Proportional to 133,094 and 195,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,094 and 195,738 is: 287,866.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,094 : 195,738 = 195,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,094/195,738 = 195,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,094x = 195,738 × 195,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,094x = 38,313,364,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,313,364,644/133,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,866.96
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