Finding the Third Proportional to 133,948 and 202,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,948 and 202,644 is: 306,571.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,948 : 202,644 = 202,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,948/202,644 = 202,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,948x = 202,644 × 202,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,948x = 41,064,590,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,064,590,736/133,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,571.14
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