Finding the Third Proportional to 133,852.50 and 197,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,852.50 and 197,073 is: 290,153.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,852.50 : 197,073 = 197,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,852.50/197,073 = 197,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,852.50x = 197,073 × 197,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,852.50x = 38,837,767,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,837,767,329/133,852.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,153.47
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