Finding the Third Proportional to 133,045 and 200,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,045 and 200,944 is: 303,494.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,045 : 200,944 = 200,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,045/200,944 = 200,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,045x = 200,944 × 200,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,045x = 40,378,491,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,378,491,136/133,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,494.99
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