Finding the Third Proportional to 133,191 and 292,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,191 and 292,626 is: 642,911.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,191 : 292,626 = 292,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,191/292,626 = 292,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,191x = 292,626 × 292,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,191x = 85,629,975,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,629,975,876/133,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,911.13
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