Finding the Third Proportional to 133,006 and 200,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,006 and 200,889 is: 303,417.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,006 : 200,889 = 200,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,006/200,889 = 200,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,006x = 200,889 × 200,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,006x = 40,356,390,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,356,390,321/133,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,417.82
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