Finding the Third Proportional to 133,694 and 294,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,694 and 294,170 is: 647,269.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,694 : 294,170 = 294,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,694/294,170 = 294,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,694x = 294,170 × 294,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,694x = 86,535,988,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,535,988,900/133,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,269.05
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