Finding the Third Proportional to 133,222 and 199,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,222 and 199,428 is: 298,535.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,222 : 199,428 = 199,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,222/199,428 = 199,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,222x = 199,428 × 199,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,222x = 39,771,527,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,771,527,184/133,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,535.73
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