Finding the Third Proportional to 133,439 and 293,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,439 and 293,122 is: 643,893.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,439 : 293,122 = 293,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,439/293,122 = 293,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,439x = 293,122 × 293,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,439x = 85,920,506,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,920,506,884/133,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,893.52
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