Finding the Third Proportional to 133,040 and 206,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,040 and 206,576 is: 320,758.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,040 : 206,576 = 206,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,040/206,576 = 206,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,040x = 206,576 × 206,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,040x = 42,673,643,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,673,643,776/133,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,758.00
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