Finding the Third Proportional to 133,118 and 289,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,118 and 289,562 is: 629,863.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,118 : 289,562 = 289,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,118/289,562 = 289,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,118x = 289,562 × 289,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,118x = 83,846,151,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,846,151,844/133,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,863.37
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