Finding the Third Proportional to 133,039 and 291,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,039 and 291,949 is: 640,670.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,039 : 291,949 = 291,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,039/291,949 = 291,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,039x = 291,949 × 291,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,039x = 85,234,218,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,234,218,601/133,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,670.92
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