Finding the Third Proportional to 133,198 and 285,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,198 and 285,350 is: 611,305.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,198 : 285,350 = 285,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,198/285,350 = 285,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,198x = 285,350 × 285,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,198x = 81,424,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,424,622,500/133,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,305.14
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