Finding the Third Proportional to 133,070 and 284,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,070 and 284,588 is: 608,629.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,070 : 284,588 = 284,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,070/284,588 = 284,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,070x = 284,588 × 284,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,070x = 80,990,329,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,990,329,744/133,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,629.52
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