Finding the Third Proportional to 133,073 and 291,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,073 and 291,909 is: 640,331.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,073 : 291,909 = 291,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,073/291,909 = 291,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,073x = 291,909 × 291,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,073x = 85,210,864,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,210,864,281/133,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,331.73
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