Finding the Third Proportional to 133,872 and 207,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,872 and 207,408 is: 321,337.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,872 : 207,408 = 207,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,872/207,408 = 207,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,872x = 207,408 × 207,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,872x = 43,018,078,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,018,078,464/133,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,337.39
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