Finding the Third Proportional to 133,888 and 200,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,888 and 200,839 is: 301,269.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,888 : 200,839 = 200,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,888/200,839 = 200,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,888x = 200,839 × 200,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,888x = 40,336,303,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,336,303,921/133,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,269.00
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