Finding the Third Proportional to 133,574 and 199,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,574 and 199,945 is: 299,294.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,574 : 199,945 = 199,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,574/199,945 = 199,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,574x = 199,945 × 199,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,574x = 39,978,003,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,978,003,025/133,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,294.80
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