Finding the Third Proportional to 133,352 and 194,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,352 and 194,762 is: 284,451.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,352 : 194,762 = 194,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,352/194,762 = 194,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,352x = 194,762 × 194,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,352x = 37,932,236,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,932,236,644/133,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,451.95
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