Finding the Third Proportional to 133,624 and 290,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,624 and 290,048 is: 629,586.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,624 : 290,048 = 290,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,624/290,048 = 290,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,624x = 290,048 × 290,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,624x = 84,127,842,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,127,842,304/133,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,586.32
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