Finding the Third Proportional to 133,994 and 291,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,994 and 291,316 is: 633,349.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,994 : 291,316 = 291,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,994/291,316 = 291,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,994x = 291,316 × 291,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,994x = 84,865,011,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,865,011,856/133,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,349.34
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