Finding the Third Proportional to 133,014.02 and 272,243.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,014.02 and 272,243.06 is: 557,206.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,014.02 : 272,243.06 = 272,243.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,014.02/272,243.06 = 272,243.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,014.02x = 272,243.06 × 272,243.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,014.02x = 74,116,281,889.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,116,281,889.03/133,014.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,206.53
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