Finding the Third Proportional to 133,420 and 200,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,420 and 200,616 is: 301,654.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,420 : 200,616 = 200,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,420/200,616 = 200,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,420x = 200,616 × 200,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,420x = 40,246,779,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,246,779,456/133,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,654.77
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