Finding the Third Proportional to 133,569 and 290,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,569 and 290,466 is: 631,662.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,569 : 290,466 = 290,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,569/290,466 = 290,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,569x = 290,466 × 290,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,569x = 84,370,497,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,370,497,156/133,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,662.27
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