Finding the Third Proportional to 133,620 and 289,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,620 and 289,056 is: 625,305.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,620 : 289,056 = 289,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,620/289,056 = 289,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,620x = 289,056 × 289,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,620x = 83,553,371,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,553,371,136/133,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,305.88
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