Finding the Third Proportional to 133,268 and 201,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,268 and 201,270 is: 303,971.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,268 : 201,270 = 201,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,268/201,270 = 201,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,268x = 201,270 × 201,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,268x = 40,509,612,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,509,612,900/133,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,971.04
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