Finding the Third Proportional to 133,706 and 293,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,706 and 293,653 is: 644,938.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,706 : 293,653 = 293,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,706/293,653 = 293,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,706x = 293,653 × 293,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,706x = 86,232,084,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,232,084,409/133,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,938.03
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