Finding the Third Proportional to 133,416 and 294,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,416 and 294,836 is: 651,558.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,416 : 294,836 = 294,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,416/294,836 = 294,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,416x = 294,836 × 294,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,416x = 86,928,266,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,928,266,896/133,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,558.04
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