Finding the Third Proportional to 133,648 and 284,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,648 and 284,624 is: 606,150.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,648 : 284,624 = 284,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,648/284,624 = 284,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,648x = 284,624 × 284,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,648x = 81,010,821,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,010,821,376/133,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,150.64
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