Finding the Third Proportional to 133,610 and 290,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,610 and 290,020 is: 629,530.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,610 : 290,020 = 290,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,610/290,020 = 290,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,610x = 290,020 × 290,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,610x = 84,111,600,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,111,600,400/133,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,530.73
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