Finding the Third Proportional to 133,788 and 291,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,788 and 291,567 is: 635,418.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,788 : 291,567 = 291,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,788/291,567 = 291,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,788x = 291,567 × 291,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,788x = 85,011,315,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,011,315,489/133,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,418.09
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