Finding the Third Proportional to 133,154 and 289,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,154 and 289,816 is: 630,798.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,154 : 289,816 = 289,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,154/289,816 = 289,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,154x = 289,816 × 289,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,154x = 83,993,313,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,993,313,856/133,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,798.28
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