Finding the Third Proportional to 133,042 and 210,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,042 and 210,629 is: 333,462.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,042 : 210,629 = 210,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,042/210,629 = 210,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,042x = 210,629 × 210,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,042x = 44,364,575,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,364,575,641/133,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,462.93
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