Finding the Third Proportional to 133,452 and 207,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,452 and 207,832 is: 323,667.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,452 : 207,832 = 207,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,452/207,832 = 207,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,452x = 207,832 × 207,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,452x = 43,194,140,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,194,140,224/133,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,667.99
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