Finding the Third Proportional to 133,612 and 290,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,612 and 290,024 is: 629,538.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,612 : 290,024 = 290,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,612/290,024 = 290,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,612x = 290,024 × 290,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,612x = 84,113,920,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,113,920,576/133,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,538.67
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