Finding the Third Proportional to 133,784 and 290,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,784 and 290,632 is: 631,368.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,784 : 290,632 = 290,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,784/290,632 = 290,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,784x = 290,632 × 290,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,784x = 84,466,959,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,466,959,424/133,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,368.17
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