Finding the Third Proportional to 133,002 and 200,882.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,002 and 200,882.25 is: 303,406.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,002 : 200,882.25 = 200,882.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,002/200,882.25 = 200,882.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,002x = 200,882.25 × 200,882.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,002x = 40,353,678,365.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,353,678,365.06/133,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,406.55
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