Finding the Third Proportional to 133,053 and 200,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,053 and 200,960 is: 303,525.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,053 : 200,960 = 200,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,053/200,960 = 200,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,053x = 200,960 × 200,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,053x = 40,384,921,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,384,921,600/133,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,525.07
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