Finding the Third Proportional to 133,143.75 and 187,277.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,143.75 and 187,277.06 is: 263,419.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,143.75 : 187,277.06 = 187,277.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,143.75/187,277.06 = 187,277.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,143.75x = 187,277.06 × 187,277.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,143.75x = 35,072,698,138.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,072,698,138.63/133,143.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,419.79
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