Finding the Third Proportional to 133,314 and 212,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,314 and 212,013 is: 337,170.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,314 : 212,013 = 212,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,314/212,013 = 212,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,314x = 212,013 × 212,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,314x = 44,949,512,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,949,512,169/133,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,170.23
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