Finding the Third Proportional to 133,366 and 206,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,366 and 206,368 is: 319,329.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,366 : 206,368 = 206,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,366/206,368 = 206,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,366x = 206,368 × 206,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,366x = 42,587,751,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,587,751,424/133,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,329.90
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