Finding the Third Proportional to 133,823 and 195,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,823 and 195,709 is: 286,213.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,823 : 195,709 = 195,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,823/195,709 = 195,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,823x = 195,709 × 195,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,823x = 38,302,012,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,302,012,681/133,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,213.97
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