Finding the Third Proportional to 133,844 and 201,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,844 and 201,900 is: 304,560.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,844 : 201,900 = 201,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,844/201,900 = 201,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,844x = 201,900 × 201,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,844x = 40,763,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,763,610,000/133,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,560.61
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