Finding the Third Proportional to 133,320 and 292,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,320 and 292,992 is: 643,896.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,320 : 292,992 = 292,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,320/292,992 = 292,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,320x = 292,992 × 292,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,320x = 85,844,312,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,844,312,064/133,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,896.73
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