Finding the Third Proportional to 133,820 and 192,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,820 and 192,346 is: 276,468.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,820 : 192,346 = 192,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,820/192,346 = 192,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,820x = 192,346 × 192,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,820x = 36,996,983,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,996,983,716/133,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,468.27
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