Finding the Third Proportional to 133,040 and 291,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,040 and 291,950 is: 640,670.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,040 : 291,950 = 291,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,040/291,950 = 291,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,040x = 291,950 × 291,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,040x = 85,234,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,234,802,500/133,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,670.49
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