Finding the Third Proportional to 133,166 and 290,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,166 and 290,983 is: 635,831.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,166 : 290,983 = 290,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,166/290,983 = 290,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,166x = 290,983 × 290,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,166x = 84,671,106,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,671,106,289/133,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,831.27
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