Finding the Third Proportional to 133,058 and 199,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,058 and 199,571 is: 299,332.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,058 : 199,571 = 199,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,058/199,571 = 199,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,058x = 199,571 × 199,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,058x = 39,828,584,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,828,584,041/133,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,332.50
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