Finding the Third Proportional to 133,396 and 205,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,396 and 205,014 is: 315,082.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,396 : 205,014 = 205,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,396/205,014 = 205,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,396x = 205,014 × 205,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,396x = 42,030,740,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,030,740,196/133,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,082.46
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