Finding the Third Proportional to 133,872 and 200,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,872 and 200,814 is: 301,230.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,872 : 200,814 = 200,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,872/200,814 = 200,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,872x = 200,814 × 200,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,872x = 40,326,262,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,326,262,596/133,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,230.00
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