Finding the Third Proportional to 133,838 and 297,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,838 and 297,200 is: 659,960.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,838 : 297,200 = 297,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,838/297,200 = 297,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,838x = 297,200 × 297,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,838x = 88,327,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,327,840,000/133,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,960.85
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