Finding the Third Proportional to 133,869 and 200,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,869 and 200,817 is: 301,245.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,869 : 200,817 = 200,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,869/200,817 = 200,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,869x = 200,817 × 200,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,869x = 40,327,467,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,327,467,489/133,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,245.75
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