Finding the Third Proportional to 133,195.50 and 285,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,195.50 and 285,345 is: 611,295.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,195.50 : 285,345 = 285,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,195.50/285,345 = 285,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,195.50x = 285,345 × 285,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,195.50x = 81,421,769,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,421,769,025/133,195.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,295.19
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