Finding the Third Proportional to 133,047 and 199,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,047 and 199,044 is: 297,778.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,047 : 199,044 = 199,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,047/199,044 = 199,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,047x = 199,044 × 199,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,047x = 39,618,513,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,618,513,936/133,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,778.33
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