Finding the Third Proportional to 133,951 and 204,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,951 and 204,067 is: 310,884.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,951 : 204,067 = 204,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,951/204,067 = 204,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,951x = 204,067 × 204,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,951x = 41,643,340,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,643,340,489/133,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,884.88
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