Finding the Third Proportional to 133,542 and 310,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,542 and 310,527 is: 722,072.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,542 : 310,527 = 310,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,542/310,527 = 310,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,542x = 310,527 × 310,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,542x = 96,427,017,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,427,017,729/133,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,072.59
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