Finding the Third Proportional to 133,057 and 288,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,057 and 288,261 is: 624,502.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,057 : 288,261 = 288,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,057/288,261 = 288,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,057x = 288,261 × 288,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,057x = 83,094,404,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,094,404,121/133,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,502.31
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