Finding the Third Proportional to 133,864 and 196,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,864 and 196,328 is: 287,939.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,864 : 196,328 = 196,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,864/196,328 = 196,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,864x = 196,328 × 196,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,864x = 38,544,683,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,544,683,584/133,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,939.13
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