Finding the Third Proportional to 133,766 and 201,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,766 and 201,783 is: 304,385.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,766 : 201,783 = 201,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,766/201,783 = 201,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,766x = 201,783 × 201,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,766x = 40,716,379,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,716,379,089/133,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,385.11
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