Finding the Third Proportional to 133,216 and 199,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,216 and 199,800 is: 299,664.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,216 : 199,800 = 199,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,216/199,800 = 199,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,216x = 199,800 × 199,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,216x = 39,920,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,920,040,000/133,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,664.00
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