Finding the Third Proportional to 133,040 and 295,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,040 and 295,605 is: 656,812.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,040 : 295,605 = 295,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,040/295,605 = 295,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,040x = 295,605 × 295,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,040x = 87,382,316,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,382,316,025/133,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,812.36
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