Finding the Third Proportional to 133,550 and 206,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,550 and 206,512 is: 319,335.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,550 : 206,512 = 206,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,550/206,512 = 206,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,550x = 206,512 × 206,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,550x = 42,647,206,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,647,206,144/133,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,335.13
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