Finding the Third Proportional to 133,764 and 199,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,764 and 199,992 is: 299,010.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,764 : 199,992 = 199,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,764/199,992 = 199,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,764x = 199,992 × 199,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,764x = 39,996,800,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,996,800,064/133,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,010.20
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