Finding the Third Proportional to 133,596 and 213,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,596 and 213,030 is: 339,694.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,596 : 213,030 = 213,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,596/213,030 = 213,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,596x = 213,030 × 213,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,596x = 45,381,780,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,381,780,900/133,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,694.16
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