Finding the Third Proportional to 133,218 and 200,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,218 and 200,707 is: 302,386.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,218 : 200,707 = 200,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,218/200,707 = 200,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,218x = 200,707 × 200,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,218x = 40,283,299,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,283,299,849/133,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,386.31
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