Finding the Third Proportional to 133,480 and 290,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,480 and 290,192 is: 630,891.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,480 : 290,192 = 290,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,480/290,192 = 290,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,480x = 290,192 × 290,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,480x = 84,211,396,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,211,396,864/133,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,891.50
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