Finding the Third Proportional to 132,773 and 286,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,773 and 286,674 is: 618,966.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,773 : 286,674 = 286,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,773/286,674 = 286,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,773x = 286,674 × 286,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,773x = 82,181,982,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,181,982,276/132,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,966.07
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