Finding the Third Proportional to 133,722 and 207,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,722 and 207,724 is: 322,678.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,722 : 207,724 = 207,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,722/207,724 = 207,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,722x = 207,724 × 207,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,722x = 43,149,260,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,149,260,176/133,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,678.84
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