Finding the Third Proportional to 133,526 and 206,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,526 and 206,176 is: 318,354.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,526 : 206,176 = 206,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,526/206,176 = 206,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,526x = 206,176 × 206,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,526x = 42,508,542,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,508,542,976/133,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,354.05
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