Finding the Third Proportional to 133,769 and 201,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,769 and 201,788 is: 304,393.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,769 : 201,788 = 201,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,769/201,788 = 201,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,769x = 201,788 × 201,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,769x = 40,718,396,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,718,396,944/133,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,393.37
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