Finding the Third Proportional to 133,869 and 207,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,869 and 207,282 is: 320,954.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,869 : 207,282 = 207,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,869/207,282 = 207,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,869x = 207,282 × 207,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,869x = 42,965,827,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,965,827,524/133,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,954.27
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