Finding the Third Proportional to 133,585 and 213,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,585 and 213,013 is: 339,667.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,585 : 213,013 = 213,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,585/213,013 = 213,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,585x = 213,013 × 213,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,585x = 45,374,538,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,374,538,169/133,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,667.91
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