Finding the Third Proportional to 133,109 and 290,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,109 and 290,782 is: 635,225.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,109 : 290,782 = 290,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,109/290,782 = 290,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,109x = 290,782 × 290,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,109x = 84,554,171,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,554,171,524/133,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,225.05
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