Finding the Third Proportional to 133,977 and 213,265.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,977 and 213,265.50 is: 339,477.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,977 : 213,265.50 = 213,265.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,977/213,265.50 = 213,265.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,977x = 213,265.50 × 213,265.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,977x = 45,482,173,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,482,173,490.25/133,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,477.47
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