Finding the Third Proportional to 133,828 and 197,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,828 and 197,046 is: 290,127.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,828 : 197,046 = 197,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,828/197,046 = 197,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,828x = 197,046 × 197,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,828x = 38,827,126,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,827,126,116/133,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,127.07
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