Finding the Third Proportional to 133,934 and 207,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,934 and 207,516 is: 321,523.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,934 : 207,516 = 207,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,934/207,516 = 207,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,934x = 207,516 × 207,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,934x = 43,062,890,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,062,890,256/133,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,523.21
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