Finding the Third Proportional to 133,391 and 203,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,391 and 203,474 is: 310,378.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,391 : 203,474 = 203,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,391/203,474 = 203,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,391x = 203,474 × 203,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,391x = 41,401,668,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,401,668,676/133,391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,378.28
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