Finding the Third Proportional to 133,042 and 199,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,042 and 199,086 is: 297,915.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,042 : 199,086 = 199,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,042/199,086 = 199,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,042x = 199,086 × 199,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,042x = 39,635,235,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,635,235,396/133,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,915.21
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