Finding the Third Proportional to 133,767 and 289,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,767 and 289,044 is: 624,566.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,767 : 289,044 = 289,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,767/289,044 = 289,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,767x = 289,044 × 289,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,767x = 83,546,433,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,546,433,936/133,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,566.85
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