Finding the Third Proportional to 133,030 and 285,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,030 and 285,744 is: 613,768.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,030 : 285,744 = 285,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,030/285,744 = 285,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,030x = 285,744 × 285,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,030x = 81,649,633,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,649,633,536/133,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,768.58
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