Finding the Third Proportional to 133,370 and 206,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,370 and 206,374 is: 319,338.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,370 : 206,374 = 206,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,370/206,374 = 206,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,370x = 206,374 × 206,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,370x = 42,590,227,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,590,227,876/133,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,338.89
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