Finding the Third Proportional to 133,058 and 290,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,058 and 290,698 is: 635,101.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,058 : 290,698 = 290,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,058/290,698 = 290,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,058x = 290,698 × 290,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,058x = 84,505,327,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,505,327,204/133,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,101.44
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