Finding the Third Proportional to 133,082 and 291,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,082 and 291,929 is: 640,376.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,082 : 291,929 = 291,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,082/291,929 = 291,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,082x = 291,929 × 291,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,082x = 85,222,541,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,222,541,041/133,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,376.17
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