Finding the Third Proportional to 133,307 and 204,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,307 and 204,415 is: 313,453.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,307 : 204,415 = 204,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,307/204,415 = 204,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,307x = 204,415 × 204,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,307x = 41,785,492,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,785,492,225/133,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,453.10
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