Finding the Third Proportional to 133,774 and 207,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,774 and 207,039 is: 320,429.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,774 : 207,039 = 207,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,774/207,039 = 207,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,774x = 207,039 × 207,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,774x = 42,865,147,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,865,147,521/133,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,429.59
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