Finding the Third Proportional to 133,066 and 286,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,066 and 286,868 is: 618,439.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,066 : 286,868 = 286,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,066/286,868 = 286,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,066x = 286,868 × 286,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,066x = 82,293,249,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,293,249,424/133,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,439.34
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