Finding the Third Proportional to 133,512 and 207,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,512 and 207,900 is: 323,734.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,512 : 207,900 = 207,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,512/207,900 = 207,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,512x = 207,900 × 207,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,512x = 43,222,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,222,410,000/133,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,734.27
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