Finding the Third Proportional to 133,148 and 289,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,148 and 289,806 is: 630,783.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,148 : 289,806 = 289,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,148/289,806 = 289,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,148x = 289,806 × 289,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,148x = 83,987,517,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,987,517,636/133,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,783.17
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