Finding the Third Proportional to 133,032 and 284,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,032 and 284,512 is: 608,478.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,032 : 284,512 = 284,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,032/284,512 = 284,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,032x = 284,512 × 284,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,032x = 80,947,078,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,947,078,144/133,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,478.25
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