Finding the Third Proportional to 133,538.63 and 284,451.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,538.63 and 284,451.75 is: 605,913.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,538.63 : 284,451.75 = 284,451.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,538.63/284,451.75 = 284,451.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,538.63x = 284,451.75 × 284,451.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,538.63x = 80,912,798,078.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,912,798,078.06/133,538.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,913.07
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