Finding the Third Proportional to 133,982 and 207,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,982 and 207,366 is: 320,943.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,982 : 207,366 = 207,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,982/207,366 = 207,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,982x = 207,366 × 207,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,982x = 43,000,657,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,000,657,956/133,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,943.54
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