Finding the Third Proportional to 133,069 and 200,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,069 and 200,985 is: 303,564.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,069 : 200,985 = 200,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,069/200,985 = 200,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,069x = 200,985 × 200,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,069x = 40,394,970,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,394,970,225/133,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,564.09
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