Finding the Third Proportional to 133,718 and 291,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,718 and 291,418 is: 635,101.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,718 : 291,418 = 291,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,718/291,418 = 291,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,718x = 291,418 × 291,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,718x = 84,924,450,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,924,450,724/133,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,101.11
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