Finding the Third Proportional to 133,928 and 291,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,928 and 291,668 is: 635,193.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,928 : 291,668 = 291,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,928/291,668 = 291,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,928x = 291,668 × 291,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,928x = 85,070,222,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,070,222,224/133,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,193.70
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