Finding the Third Proportional to 133,044 and 285,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,044 and 285,774 is: 613,832.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,044 : 285,774 = 285,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,044/285,774 = 285,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,044x = 285,774 × 285,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,044x = 81,666,779,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,666,779,076/133,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,832.86
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