Finding the Third Proportional to 133,785 and 292,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,785 and 292,446 is: 639,269.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,785 : 292,446 = 292,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,785/292,446 = 292,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,785x = 292,446 × 292,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,785x = 85,524,662,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,524,662,916/133,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,269.45
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