Finding the Third Proportional to 133,248 and 289,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,248 and 289,104 is: 627,259.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,248 : 289,104 = 289,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,248/289,104 = 289,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,248x = 289,104 × 289,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,248x = 83,581,122,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,581,122,816/133,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,259.87
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