Finding the Third Proportional to 133,248 and 275,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,248 and 275,760 is: 570,692.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,248 : 275,760 = 275,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,248/275,760 = 275,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,248x = 275,760 × 275,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,248x = 76,043,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,043,577,600/133,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,692.07
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