Finding the Third Proportional to 133,521 and 206,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,521 and 206,169 is: 318,344.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,521 : 206,169 = 206,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,521/206,169 = 206,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,521x = 206,169 × 206,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,521x = 42,505,656,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,505,656,561/133,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,344.35
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