Finding the Third Proportional to 133,296 and 284,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,296 and 284,952 is: 609,152.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,296 : 284,952 = 284,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,296/284,952 = 284,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,296x = 284,952 × 284,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,296x = 81,197,642,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,197,642,304/133,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,152.88
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