Finding the Third Proportional to 133,088 and 290,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,088 and 290,832 is: 635,543.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,088 : 290,832 = 290,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,088/290,832 = 290,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,088x = 290,832 × 290,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,088x = 84,583,252,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,583,252,224/133,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,543.79
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