Finding the Third Proportional to 133,055 and 288,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,055 and 288,714 is: 626,476.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,055 : 288,714 = 288,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,055/288,714 = 288,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,055x = 288,714 × 288,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,055x = 83,355,773,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,355,773,796/133,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,476.07
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