Finding the Third Proportional to 133,848 and 200,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,848 and 200,772 is: 301,158
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,848 : 200,772 = 200,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,848/200,772 = 200,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,848x = 200,772 × 200,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,848x = 40,309,395,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,309,395,984/133,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,158
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