Finding the Third Proportional to 133,624 and 214,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,624 and 214,917 is: 345,666.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,624 : 214,917 = 214,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,624/214,917 = 214,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,624x = 214,917 × 214,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,624x = 46,189,316,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,189,316,889/133,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,666.32
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