Finding the Third Proportional to 133,616 and 284,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,616 and 284,560 is: 606,023.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,616 : 284,560 = 284,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,616/284,560 = 284,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,616x = 284,560 × 284,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,616x = 80,974,393,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,974,393,600/133,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,023.18
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