Finding the Third Proportional to 133,900 and 207,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,900 and 207,450 is: 321,400.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,900 : 207,450 = 207,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,900/207,450 = 207,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,900x = 207,450 × 207,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,900x = 43,035,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,035,502,500/133,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,400.32
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