Finding the Third Proportional to 133,004 and 199,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,004 and 199,634 is: 299,643.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,004 : 199,634 = 199,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,004/199,634 = 199,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,004x = 199,634 × 199,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,004x = 39,853,733,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,853,733,956/133,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,643.12
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