Finding the Third Proportional to 133,822.50 and 197,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,822.50 and 197,037 is: 290,112.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,822.50 : 197,037 = 197,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,822.50/197,037 = 197,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,822.50x = 197,037 × 197,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,822.50x = 38,823,579,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,823,579,369/133,822.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,112.50
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