Finding the Third Proportional to 133,712 and 291,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,712 and 291,416 is: 635,120.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,712 : 291,416 = 291,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,712/291,416 = 291,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,712x = 291,416 × 291,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,712x = 84,923,285,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,923,285,056/133,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,120.89
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