Finding the Third Proportional to 133,730 and 288,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,730 and 288,526 is: 622,502.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,730 : 288,526 = 288,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,730/288,526 = 288,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,730x = 288,526 × 288,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,730x = 83,247,252,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,247,252,676/133,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,502.45
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