Finding the Third Proportional to 133,764 and 201,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,764 and 201,780 is: 304,380.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,764 : 201,780 = 201,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,764/201,780 = 201,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,764x = 201,780 × 201,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,764x = 40,715,168,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,715,168,400/133,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,380.61
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