Finding the Third Proportional to 133,522 and 293,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,522 and 293,270 is: 644,143.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,522 : 293,270 = 293,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,522/293,270 = 293,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,522x = 293,270 × 293,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,522x = 86,007,292,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,007,292,900/133,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,143.23
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