Finding the Third Proportional to 133,074 and 200,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,074 and 200,997 is: 303,588.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,074 : 200,997 = 200,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,074/200,997 = 200,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,074x = 200,997 × 200,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,074x = 40,399,794,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,399,794,009/133,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,588.94
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