Finding the Third Proportional to 133,552 and 293,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,552 and 293,984 is: 647,138.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,552 : 293,984 = 293,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,552/293,984 = 293,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,552x = 293,984 × 293,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,552x = 86,426,592,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,426,592,256/133,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,138.14
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