Finding the Third Proportional to 133,921 and 195,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,921 and 195,754 is: 286,136.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,921 : 195,754 = 195,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,921/195,754 = 195,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,921x = 195,754 × 195,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,921x = 38,319,628,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,319,628,516/133,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,136.07
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