Finding the Third Proportional to 133,634 and 205,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,634 and 205,490 is: 315,983.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,634 : 205,490 = 205,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,634/205,490 = 205,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,634x = 205,490 × 205,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,634x = 42,226,140,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,226,140,100/133,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,983.51
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