Finding the Third Proportional to 133,110 and 288,373.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,110 and 288,373.50 is: 624,741.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,110 : 288,373.50 = 288,373.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,110/288,373.50 = 288,373.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,110x = 288,373.50 × 288,373.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,110x = 83,159,275,502.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,159,275,502.25/133,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,741.01
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