Finding the Third Proportional to 133,868 and 178,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,868 and 178,470 is: 237,932.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,868 : 178,470 = 178,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,868/178,470 = 178,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,868x = 178,470 × 178,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,868x = 31,851,540,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,851,540,900/133,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,932.45
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