Finding the Third Proportional to 133,128 and 289,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,128 and 289,584 is: 629,911.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,128 : 289,584 = 289,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,128/289,584 = 289,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,128x = 289,584 × 289,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,128x = 83,858,893,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,858,893,056/133,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,911.76
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