Finding the Third Proportional to 133,481 and 206,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,481 and 206,612 is: 319,809.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,481 : 206,612 = 206,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,481/206,612 = 206,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,481x = 206,612 × 206,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,481x = 42,688,518,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,688,518,544/133,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,809.70
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