Finding the Third Proportional to 133,020 and 200,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,020 and 200,907 is: 303,440.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,020 : 200,907 = 200,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,020/200,907 = 200,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,020x = 200,907 × 200,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,020x = 40,363,622,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,363,622,649/133,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,440.25
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