Finding the Third Proportional to 133,146 and 289,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,146 and 289,802 is: 630,775.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,146 : 289,802 = 289,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,146/289,802 = 289,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,146x = 289,802 × 289,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,146x = 83,985,199,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,985,199,204/133,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,775.23
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