Finding the Third Proportional to 133,551 and 207,985.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,551 and 207,985.50 is: 323,905.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,551 : 207,985.50 = 207,985.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,551/207,985.50 = 207,985.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,551x = 207,985.50 × 207,985.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,551x = 43,257,968,210.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,257,968,210.25/133,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,905.99
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