Finding the Third Proportional to 133,774 and 212,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,774 and 212,081 is: 336,226.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,774 : 212,081 = 212,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,774/212,081 = 212,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,774x = 212,081 × 212,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,774x = 44,978,350,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,978,350,561/133,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,226.40
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