Finding the Third Proportional to 133,075 and 288,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,075 and 288,297 is: 624,573.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,075 : 288,297 = 288,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,075/288,297 = 288,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,075x = 288,297 × 288,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,075x = 83,115,160,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,115,160,209/133,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,573.81
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