Finding the Third Proportional to 133,514 and 207,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,514 and 207,930 is: 323,822.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,514 : 207,930 = 207,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,514/207,930 = 207,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,514x = 207,930 × 207,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,514x = 43,234,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,234,884,900/133,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,822.86
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