Finding the Third Proportional to 132,999 and 289,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,999 and 289,326 is: 629,399.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,999 : 289,326 = 289,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,999/289,326 = 289,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,999x = 289,326 × 289,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,999x = 83,709,534,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,709,534,276/132,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,399.73
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