Finding the Third Proportional to 133,902 and 207,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,902 and 207,336 is: 321,042.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,902 : 207,336 = 207,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,902/207,336 = 207,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,902x = 207,336 × 207,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,902x = 42,988,216,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,988,216,896/133,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,042.38
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