Finding the Third Proportional to 133,768 and 315,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,768 and 315,760 is: 745,352.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,768 : 315,760 = 315,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,768/315,760 = 315,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,768x = 315,760 × 315,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,768x = 99,704,377,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,704,377,600/133,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,352.98
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