Finding the Third Proportional to 133,932 and 207,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,932 and 207,513 is: 321,518.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,932 : 207,513 = 207,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,932/207,513 = 207,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,932x = 207,513 × 207,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,932x = 43,061,645,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,061,645,169/133,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,518.72
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