Finding the Third Proportional to 133,071 and 205,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,071 and 205,553 is: 317,514.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,071 : 205,553 = 205,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,071/205,553 = 205,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,071x = 205,553 × 205,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,071x = 42,252,035,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,252,035,809/133,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,514.98
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