Finding the Third Proportional to 133,976 and 213,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,976 and 213,264 is: 339,475.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,976 : 213,264 = 213,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,976/213,264 = 213,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,976x = 213,264 × 213,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,976x = 45,481,533,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,481,533,696/133,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,475.23
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