Finding the Third Proportional to 133,462 and 290,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,462 and 290,216 is: 631,080.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,462 : 290,216 = 290,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,462/290,216 = 290,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,462x = 290,216 × 290,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,462x = 84,225,326,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,225,326,656/133,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,080.96
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