Finding the Third Proportional to 133,233 and 285,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,233 and 285,459 is: 611,611.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,233 : 285,459 = 285,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,233/285,459 = 285,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,233x = 285,459 × 285,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,233x = 81,486,840,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,486,840,681/133,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,611.54
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