Finding the Third Proportional to 133,606 and 310,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,606 and 310,655 is: 722,321.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,606 : 310,655 = 310,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,606/310,655 = 310,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,606x = 310,655 × 310,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,606x = 96,506,529,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,506,529,025/133,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,321.82
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