Finding the Third Proportional to 133,614 and 200,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,614 and 200,597 is: 301,159.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,614 : 200,597 = 200,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,614/200,597 = 200,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,614x = 200,597 × 200,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,614x = 40,239,156,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,239,156,409/133,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,159.73
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