Finding the Third Proportional to 133,816 and 201,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,816 and 201,858 is: 304,497.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,816 : 201,858 = 201,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,816/201,858 = 201,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,816x = 201,858 × 201,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,816x = 40,746,652,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,746,652,164/133,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,497.61
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