Finding the Third Proportional to 133,832 and 207,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,832 and 207,348 is: 321,247.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,832 : 207,348 = 207,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,832/207,348 = 207,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,832x = 207,348 × 207,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,832x = 42,993,193,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,993,193,104/133,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,247.48
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