Finding the Third Proportional to 133,726 and 207,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,726 and 207,730 is: 322,687.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,726 : 207,730 = 207,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,726/207,730 = 207,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,726x = 207,730 × 207,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,726x = 43,151,752,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,151,752,900/133,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,687.83
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