Finding the Third Proportional to 133,774 and 201,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,774 and 201,146 is: 302,448.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,774 : 201,146 = 201,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,774/201,146 = 201,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,774x = 201,146 × 201,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,774x = 40,459,713,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,459,713,316/133,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,448.26
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