Finding the Third Proportional to 133,700 and 291,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,700 and 291,389 is: 635,060.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,700 : 291,389 = 291,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,700/291,389 = 291,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,700x = 291,389 × 291,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,700x = 84,907,549,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,907,549,321/133,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,060.20
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