Finding the Third Proportional to 133,776 and 206,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,776 and 206,544 is: 318,894.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,776 : 206,544 = 206,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,776/206,544 = 206,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,776x = 206,544 × 206,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,776x = 42,660,423,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,660,423,936/133,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,894.45
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