Finding the Third Proportional to 133,302 and 296,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,302 and 296,130 is: 657,851.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,302 : 296,130 = 296,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,302/296,130 = 296,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,302x = 296,130 × 296,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,302x = 87,692,976,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,692,976,900/133,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,851.92
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