Finding the Third Proportional to 133,272 and 200,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,272 and 200,292 is: 301,015.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,272 : 200,292 = 200,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,272/200,292 = 200,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,272x = 200,292 × 200,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,272x = 40,116,885,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,116,885,264/133,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,015.11
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