Finding the Third Proportional to 133,077 and 199,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,077 and 199,616 is: 299,424.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,077 : 199,616 = 199,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,077/199,616 = 199,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,077x = 199,616 × 199,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,077x = 39,846,547,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,846,547,456/133,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,424.75
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