Finding the Third Proportional to 133,081 and 295,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,081 and 295,687 is: 656,974.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,081 : 295,687 = 295,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,081/295,687 = 295,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,081x = 295,687 × 295,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,081x = 87,430,801,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,430,801,969/133,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,974.34
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