Finding the Third Proportional to 133,212 and 201,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,212 and 201,230 is: 303,977.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,212 : 201,230 = 201,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,212/201,230 = 201,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,212x = 201,230 × 201,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,212x = 40,493,512,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,493,512,900/133,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,977.97
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