Finding the Third Proportional to 133,688 and 297,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,688 and 297,266 is: 660,994.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,688 : 297,266 = 297,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,688/297,266 = 297,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,688x = 297,266 × 297,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,688x = 88,367,074,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,367,074,756/133,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,994.81
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