Finding the Third Proportional to 133,704 and 188,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,704 and 188,124 is: 264,693.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,704 : 188,124 = 188,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,704/188,124 = 188,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,704x = 188,124 × 188,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,704x = 35,390,639,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,390,639,376/133,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,693.95
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