Finding the Third Proportional to 133,740 and 291,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,740 and 291,454 is: 635,153.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,740 : 291,454 = 291,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,740/291,454 = 291,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,740x = 291,454 × 291,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,740x = 84,945,434,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,945,434,116/133,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,153.54
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