Finding the Third Proportional to 133,070 and 200,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,070 and 200,986 is: 303,564.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,070 : 200,986 = 200,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,070/200,986 = 200,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,070x = 200,986 × 200,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,070x = 40,395,372,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,395,372,196/133,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,564.83
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