Finding the Third Proportional to 133,346 and 291,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,346 and 291,600 is: 637,668.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,346 : 291,600 = 291,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,346/291,600 = 291,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,346x = 291,600 × 291,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,346x = 85,030,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,030,560,000/133,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,668.62
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