Finding the Third Proportional to 133,464 and 293,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,464 and 293,178 is: 644,018.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,464 : 293,178 = 293,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,464/293,178 = 293,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,464x = 293,178 × 293,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,464x = 85,953,339,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,953,339,684/133,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,018.91
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