Finding the Third Proportional to 133,971 and 178,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,971 and 178,592 is: 238,074.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,971 : 178,592 = 178,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,971/178,592 = 178,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,971x = 178,592 × 178,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,971x = 31,895,102,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,895,102,464/133,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,074.68
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