Finding the Third Proportional to 133,848 and 197,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,848 and 197,064 is: 290,136.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,848 : 197,064 = 197,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,848/197,064 = 197,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,848x = 197,064 × 197,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,848x = 38,834,220,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,834,220,096/133,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,136.72
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