Finding the Third Proportional to 133,050 and 295,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,050 and 295,661 is: 657,011.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,050 : 295,661 = 295,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,050/295,661 = 295,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,050x = 295,661 × 295,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,050x = 87,415,426,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,415,426,921/133,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,011.85
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