Finding the Third Proportional to 133,374 and 274,539.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,374 and 274,539.75 is: 565,118.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,374 : 274,539.75 = 274,539.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,374/274,539.75 = 274,539.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,374x = 274,539.75 × 274,539.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,374x = 75,372,074,330.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,372,074,330.06/133,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,118.20
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