Finding the Third Proportional to 133,343 and 291,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,343 and 291,593 is: 637,652.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,343 : 291,593 = 291,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,343/291,593 = 291,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,343x = 291,593 × 291,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,343x = 85,026,477,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,026,477,649/133,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,652.35
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