Finding the Third Proportional to 133,708 and 291,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,708 and 291,406 is: 635,096.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,708 : 291,406 = 291,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,708/291,406 = 291,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,708x = 291,406 × 291,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,708x = 84,917,456,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,917,456,836/133,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,096.31
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