Finding the Third Proportional to 133,920 and 195,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,920 and 195,744 is: 286,108.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,920 : 195,744 = 195,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,920/195,744 = 195,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,920x = 195,744 × 195,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,920x = 38,315,713,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,315,713,536/133,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,108.97
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