Finding the Third Proportional to 133,535.25 and 178,368.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,535.25 and 178,368.75 is: 238,254.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,535.25 : 178,368.75 = 178,368.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,535.25/178,368.75 = 178,368.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,535.25x = 178,368.75 × 178,368.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,535.25x = 31,815,410,976.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,815,410,976.56/133,535.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,254.78
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