Finding the Third Proportional to 57,052 and 133,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,052 and 133,315 is: 311,520.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,052 : 133,315 = 133,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,052/133,315 = 133,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,052x = 133,315 × 133,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,052x = 17,772,889,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,772,889,225/57,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,520.88
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