Finding the Third Proportional to 133,084 and 199,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,084 and 199,626 is: 299,439
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,084 : 199,626 = 199,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,084/199,626 = 199,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,084x = 199,626 × 199,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,084x = 39,850,539,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,850,539,876/133,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,439
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