Finding the Third Proportional to 133,905 and 277,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,905 and 277,650 is: 575,703.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,905 : 277,650 = 277,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,905/277,650 = 277,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,905x = 277,650 × 277,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,905x = 77,089,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,089,522,500/133,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,703.09
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