Finding the Third Proportional to 133,752 and 291,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,752 and 291,480 is: 635,209.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,752 : 291,480 = 291,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,752/291,480 = 291,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,752x = 291,480 × 291,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,752x = 84,960,590,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,960,590,400/133,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,209.87
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