Finding the Third Proportional to 133,356 and 206,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,356 and 206,424 is: 319,527.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,356 : 206,424 = 206,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,356/206,424 = 206,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,356x = 206,424 × 206,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,356x = 42,610,867,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,610,867,776/133,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,527.19
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