Finding the Third Proportional to 133,504 and 270,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,504 and 270,692 is: 548,853.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,504 : 270,692 = 270,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,504/270,692 = 270,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,504x = 270,692 × 270,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,504x = 73,274,158,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,274,158,864/133,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,853.66
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