Finding the Third Proportional to 133,434 and 293,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,434 and 293,112 is: 643,873.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,434 : 293,112 = 293,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,434/293,112 = 293,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,434x = 293,112 × 293,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,434x = 85,914,644,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,914,644,544/133,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,873.71
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