Finding the Third Proportional to 133,440 and 293,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,440 and 293,124 is: 643,897.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,440 : 293,124 = 293,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,440/293,124 = 293,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,440x = 293,124 × 293,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,440x = 85,921,679,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,921,679,376/133,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,897.48
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