Finding the Third Proportional to 133,716 and 291,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,716 and 291,414 is: 635,093.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,716 : 291,414 = 291,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,716/291,414 = 291,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,716x = 291,414 × 291,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,716x = 84,922,119,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,922,119,396/133,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,093.18
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