Finding the Third Proportional to 133,554 and 207,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,554 and 207,990 is: 323,912.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,554 : 207,990 = 207,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,554/207,990 = 207,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,554x = 207,990 × 207,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,554x = 43,259,840,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,259,840,100/133,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,912.73
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