Finding the Third Proportional to 133,042 and 295,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,042 and 295,608 is: 656,815.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,042 : 295,608 = 295,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,042/295,608 = 295,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,042x = 295,608 × 295,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,042x = 87,384,089,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,384,089,664/133,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,815.82
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