Finding the Third Proportional to 133,712 and 293,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,712 and 293,663 is: 644,953.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,712 : 293,663 = 293,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,712/293,663 = 293,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,712x = 293,663 × 293,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,712x = 86,237,957,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,237,957,569/133,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,953.02
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