Finding the Third Proportional to 133,362 and 187,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,362 and 187,569 is: 263,809.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,362 : 187,569 = 187,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,362/187,569 = 187,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,362x = 187,569 × 187,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,362x = 35,182,129,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,182,129,761/133,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,809.25
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