Finding the Third Proportional to 133,837 and 201,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,837 and 201,890 is: 304,546.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,837 : 201,890 = 201,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,837/201,890 = 201,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,837x = 201,890 × 201,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,837x = 40,759,572,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,759,572,100/133,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,546.37
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