Finding the Third Proportional to 133 and 330
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Solution
The third proportional to 133 and 330 is: 818.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133 : 330 = 330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133/330 = 330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133x = 330 × 330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133x = 108,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,900/133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818.80
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