Finding the Third Proportional to 133,350 and 314,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,350 and 314,786 is: 743,083.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,350 : 314,786 = 314,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,350/314,786 = 314,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,350x = 314,786 × 314,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,350x = 99,090,225,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,090,225,796/133,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,083.81
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