Finding the Third Proportional to 133,060 and 199,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,060 and 199,574 is: 299,337.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,060 : 199,574 = 199,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,060/199,574 = 199,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,060x = 199,574 × 199,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,060x = 39,829,781,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,829,781,476/133,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,337.00
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