Finding the Third Proportional to 133,312 and 212,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,312 and 212,010 is: 337,165.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,312 : 212,010 = 212,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,312/212,010 = 212,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,312x = 212,010 × 212,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,312x = 44,948,240,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,948,240,100/133,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,165.75
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