Finding the Third Proportional to 133,704 and 200,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,704 and 200,585 is: 300,921.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,704 : 200,585 = 200,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,704/200,585 = 200,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,704x = 200,585 × 200,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,704x = 40,234,342,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,234,342,225/133,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,921.01
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