Finding the Third Proportional to 133,134 and 202,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,134 and 202,440 is: 307,824.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,134 : 202,440 = 202,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,134/202,440 = 202,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,134x = 202,440 × 202,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,134x = 40,981,953,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,981,953,600/133,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,824.85
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