Finding the Third Proportional to 133,028 and 199,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,028 and 199,534 is: 299,289.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,028 : 199,534 = 199,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,028/199,534 = 199,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,028x = 199,534 × 199,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,028x = 39,813,817,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,813,817,156/133,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,289.00
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