Finding the Third Proportional to 296,126 and 433,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,126 and 433,131 is: 633,522.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,126 : 433,131 = 433,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,126/433,131 = 433,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,126x = 433,131 × 433,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,126x = 187,602,463,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,602,463,161/296,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,522.43
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