Finding the Third Proportional to 133,698 and 200,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,698 and 200,573 is: 300,898.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,698 : 200,573 = 200,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,698/200,573 = 200,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,698x = 200,573 × 200,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,698x = 40,229,528,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,229,528,329/133,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,898.51
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