Finding the Third Proportional to 133,782 and 207,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,782 and 207,261 is: 321,097.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,782 : 207,261 = 207,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,782/207,261 = 207,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,782x = 207,261 × 207,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,782x = 42,957,122,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,957,122,121/133,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,097.92
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