Finding the Third Proportional to 133,072 and 288,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,072 and 288,314 is: 624,661.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,072 : 288,314 = 288,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,072/288,314 = 288,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,072x = 288,314 × 288,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,072x = 83,124,962,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,124,962,596/133,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,661.56
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