Finding the Third Proportional to 133,390 and 195,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,390 and 195,087 is: 285,320.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,390 : 195,087 = 195,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,390/195,087 = 195,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,390x = 195,087 × 195,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,390x = 38,058,937,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,058,937,569/133,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,320.77
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