Finding the Third Proportional to 133,392 and 206,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,392 and 206,400 is: 319,366.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,392 : 206,400 = 206,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,392/206,400 = 206,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,392x = 206,400 × 206,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,392x = 42,600,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,600,960,000/133,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,366.68
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