Finding the Third Proportional to 133,043 and 199,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,043 and 199,039 is: 297,772.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,043 : 199,039 = 199,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,043/199,039 = 199,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,043x = 199,039 × 199,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,043x = 39,616,523,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,616,523,521/133,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,772.33
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