Finding the Third Proportional to 133,868 and 215,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,868 and 215,234 is: 346,054.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,868 : 215,234 = 215,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,868/215,234 = 215,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,868x = 215,234 × 215,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,868x = 46,325,674,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,325,674,756/133,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,054.88
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