Finding the Third Proportional to 133,201.97 and 285,403.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,201.97 and 285,403.50 is: 611,516.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,201.97 : 285,403.50 = 285,403.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,201.97/285,403.50 = 285,403.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,201.97x = 285,403.50 × 285,403.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,201.97x = 81,455,157,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,455,157,812.25/133,201.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,516.17
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