Finding the Third Proportional to 133,968 and 207,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,968 and 207,246 is: 320,605.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,968 : 207,246 = 207,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,968/207,246 = 207,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,968x = 207,246 × 207,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,968x = 42,950,904,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,950,904,516/133,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,605.70
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