Finding the Third Proportional to 133,442 and 290,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,442 and 290,116 is: 630,740.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,442 : 290,116 = 290,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,442/290,116 = 290,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,442x = 290,116 × 290,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,442x = 84,167,293,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,167,293,456/133,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,740.65
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