Finding the Third Proportional to 133,992 and 291,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,992 and 291,312 is: 633,341.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,992 : 291,312 = 291,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,992/291,312 = 291,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,992x = 291,312 × 291,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,992x = 84,862,681,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,862,681,344/133,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,341.40
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