Finding the Third Proportional to 133,564 and 292,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,564 and 292,160 is: 639,075.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,564 : 292,160 = 292,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,564/292,160 = 292,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,564x = 292,160 × 292,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,564x = 85,357,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,357,465,600/133,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,075.39
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