Finding the Third Proportional to 133,884 and 207,307.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,884 and 207,307.50 is: 320,997.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,884 : 207,307.50 = 207,307.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,884/207,307.50 = 207,307.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,884x = 207,307.50 × 207,307.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,884x = 42,976,399,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,976,399,556.25/133,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,997.28
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