Finding the Third Proportional to 133,160 and 285,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,160 and 285,904 is: 613,856.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,160 : 285,904 = 285,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,160/285,904 = 285,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,160x = 285,904 × 285,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,160x = 81,741,097,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,741,097,216/133,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,856.24
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