Finding the Third Proportional to 133,044 and 199,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,044 and 199,566 is: 299,349
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,044 : 199,566 = 199,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,044/199,566 = 199,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,044x = 199,566 × 199,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,044x = 39,826,588,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,826,588,356/133,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,349
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