Finding the Third Proportional to 133,850 and 178,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,850 and 178,443 is: 237,892.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,850 : 178,443 = 178,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,850/178,443 = 178,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,850x = 178,443 × 178,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,850x = 31,841,904,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,841,904,249/133,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,892.45
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