Finding the Third Proportional to 133,788 and 206,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,788 and 206,562 is: 318,921.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,788 : 206,562 = 206,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,788/206,562 = 206,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,788x = 206,562 × 206,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,788x = 42,667,859,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,667,859,844/133,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,921.43
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