Finding the Third Proportional to 133,209 and 197,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,209 and 197,784 is: 293,662.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,209 : 197,784 = 197,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,209/197,784 = 197,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,209x = 197,784 × 197,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,209x = 39,118,510,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,118,510,656/133,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,662.67
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