Finding the Third Proportional to 133,188.47 and 236,793.47
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,188.47 and 236,793.47 is: 420,991.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,188.47 : 236,793.47 = 236,793.47 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,188.47/236,793.47 = 236,793.47/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,188.47x = 236,793.47 × 236,793.47 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,188.47x = 56,071,146,842.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,071,146,842.66/133,188.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,991.00
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