Finding the Third Proportional to 133,636 and 290,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,636 and 290,588 is: 631,876.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,636 : 290,588 = 290,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,636/290,588 = 290,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,636x = 290,588 × 290,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,636x = 84,441,385,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,441,385,744/133,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,876.03
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