Finding the Third Proportional to 133,536 and 207,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,536 and 207,968 is: 323,887.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,536 : 207,968 = 207,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,536/207,968 = 207,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,536x = 207,968 × 207,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,536x = 43,250,689,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,250,689,024/133,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,887.86
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