Finding the Third Proportional to 133,802 and 206,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,802 and 206,699 is: 319,311.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,802 : 206,699 = 206,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,802/206,699 = 206,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,802x = 206,699 × 206,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,802x = 42,724,476,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,724,476,601/133,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,311.20
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