Finding the Third Proportional to 133,206 and 285,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,206 and 285,366 is: 611,336.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,206 : 285,366 = 285,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,206/285,366 = 285,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,206x = 285,366 × 285,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,206x = 81,433,753,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,433,753,956/133,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,336.98
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