Finding the Third Proportional to 133,124 and 201,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,124 and 201,072 is: 303,701.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,124 : 201,072 = 201,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,124/201,072 = 201,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,124x = 201,072 × 201,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,124x = 40,429,949,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,429,949,184/133,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,701.43
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