Finding the Third Proportional to 133,774 and 201,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,774 and 201,797 is: 304,409.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,774 : 201,797 = 201,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,774/201,797 = 201,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,774x = 201,797 × 201,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,774x = 40,722,029,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,722,029,209/133,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,409.15
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