Finding the Third Proportional to 133,065 and 200,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,065 and 200,979 is: 303,555.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,065 : 200,979 = 200,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,065/200,979 = 200,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,065x = 200,979 × 200,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,065x = 40,392,558,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,392,558,441/133,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,555.09
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