Finding the Third Proportional to 132,951 and 290,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,951 and 290,934 is: 636,645.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,951 : 290,934 = 290,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,951/290,934 = 290,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,951x = 290,934 × 290,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,951x = 84,642,592,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,642,592,356/132,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,645.02
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