Finding the Third Proportional to 133,560 and 310,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,560 and 310,572 is: 722,184.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,560 : 310,572 = 310,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,560/310,572 = 310,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,560x = 310,572 × 310,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,560x = 96,454,967,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,454,967,184/133,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,184.54
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