Finding the Third Proportional to 133,680 and 289,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,680 and 289,176 is: 625,544.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,680 : 289,176 = 289,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,680/289,176 = 289,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,680x = 289,176 × 289,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,680x = 83,622,758,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,622,758,976/133,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,544.28
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