Finding the Third Proportional to 133,738 and 291,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,738 and 291,464 is: 635,206.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,738 : 291,464 = 291,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,738/291,464 = 291,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,738x = 291,464 × 291,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,738x = 84,951,263,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,951,263,296/133,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,206.62
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