Finding the Third Proportional to 133,332 and 281,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,332 and 281,652 is: 594,964.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,332 : 281,652 = 281,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,332/281,652 = 281,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,332x = 281,652 × 281,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,332x = 79,327,849,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,327,849,104/133,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,964.82
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