Finding the Third Proportional to 133,458 and 293,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,458 and 293,166 is: 643,995.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,458 : 293,166 = 293,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,458/293,166 = 293,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,458x = 293,166 × 293,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,458x = 85,946,303,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,946,303,556/133,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,995.14
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