Finding the Third Proportional to 133,578 and 207,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,578 and 207,756 is: 323,126.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,578 : 207,756 = 207,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,578/207,756 = 207,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,578x = 207,756 × 207,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,578x = 43,162,555,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,162,555,536/133,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,126.23
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