Finding the Third Proportional to 133,074 and 295,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,074 and 295,667 is: 656,920.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,074 : 295,667 = 295,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,074/295,667 = 295,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,074x = 295,667 × 295,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,074x = 87,418,974,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,418,974,889/133,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,920.02
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