Finding the Third Proportional to 133,044 and 291,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,044 and 291,958 is: 640,686.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,044 : 291,958 = 291,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,044/291,958 = 291,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,044x = 291,958 × 291,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,044x = 85,239,473,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,239,473,764/133,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,686.34
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