Finding the Third Proportional to 133,096 and 292,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,096 and 292,001 is: 640,624.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,096 : 292,001 = 292,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,096/292,001 = 292,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,096x = 292,001 × 292,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,096x = 85,264,584,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,264,584,001/133,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,624.69
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