Finding the Third Proportional to 133,524 and 206,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,524 and 206,678 is: 319,910.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,524 : 206,678 = 206,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,524/206,678 = 206,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,524x = 206,678 × 206,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,524x = 42,715,795,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,715,795,684/133,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,910.99
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