Finding the Third Proportional to 133,078 and 296,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,078 and 296,188 is: 659,217.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,078 : 296,188 = 296,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,078/296,188 = 296,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,078x = 296,188 × 296,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,078x = 87,727,331,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,727,331,344/133,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,217.39
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