Finding the Third Proportional to 133,082 and 295,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,082 and 295,683 is: 656,951.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,082 : 295,683 = 295,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,082/295,683 = 295,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,082x = 295,683 × 295,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,082x = 87,428,436,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,428,436,489/133,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,951.63
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