Finding the Third Proportional to 133,824 and 177,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,824 and 177,648 is: 235,823.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,824 : 177,648 = 177,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,824/177,648 = 177,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,824x = 177,648 × 177,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,824x = 31,558,811,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,558,811,904/133,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,823.26
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