Finding the Third Proportional to 133,070 and 272,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,070 and 272,350 is: 557,409.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,070 : 272,350 = 272,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,070/272,350 = 272,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,070x = 272,350 × 272,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,070x = 74,174,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,174,522,500/133,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,409.80
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