Finding the Third Proportional to 133,482 and 290,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,482 and 290,196 is: 630,899.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,482 : 290,196 = 290,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,482/290,196 = 290,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,482x = 290,196 × 290,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,482x = 84,213,718,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,213,718,416/133,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,899.44
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