Finding the Third Proportional to 133,056 and 290,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,056 and 290,958 is: 636,247.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,056 : 290,958 = 290,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,056/290,958 = 290,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,056x = 290,958 × 290,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,056x = 84,656,557,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,656,557,764/133,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,247.58
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