Finding the Third Proportional to 133,528 and 207,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,528 and 207,956 is: 323,869.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,528 : 207,956 = 207,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,528/207,956 = 207,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,528x = 207,956 × 207,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,528x = 43,245,697,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,245,697,936/133,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,869.88
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