Finding the Third Proportional to 133,794 and 207,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,794 and 207,279 is: 321,124.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,794 : 207,279 = 207,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,794/207,279 = 207,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,794x = 207,279 × 207,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,794x = 42,964,583,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,964,583,841/133,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,124.89
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