Finding the Third Proportional to 133,748 and 297,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,748 and 297,020 is: 659,605.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,748 : 297,020 = 297,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,748/297,020 = 297,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,748x = 297,020 × 297,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,748x = 88,220,880,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,220,880,400/133,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,605.23
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