Finding the Third Proportional to 133,734 and 207,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,734 and 207,742 is: 322,705.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,734 : 207,742 = 207,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,734/207,742 = 207,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,734x = 207,742 × 207,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,734x = 43,156,738,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,156,738,564/133,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,705.81
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