Finding the Third Proportional to 133,544 and 293,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,544 and 293,968 is: 647,106.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,544 : 293,968 = 293,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,544/293,968 = 293,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,544x = 293,968 × 293,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,544x = 86,417,185,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,417,185,024/133,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,106.46
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