Finding the Third Proportional to 133,788 and 178,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,788 and 178,449 is: 238,018.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,788 : 178,449 = 178,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,788/178,449 = 178,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,788x = 178,449 × 178,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,788x = 31,844,045,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,844,045,601/133,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,018.70
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