Finding the Third Proportional to 133,040 and 285,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,040 and 285,766 is: 613,816.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,040 : 285,766 = 285,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,040/285,766 = 285,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,040x = 285,766 × 285,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,040x = 81,662,206,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,662,206,756/133,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,816.95
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