Finding the Third Proportional to 133,722 and 293,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,722 and 293,796 is: 645,489.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,722 : 293,796 = 293,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,722/293,796 = 293,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,722x = 293,796 × 293,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,722x = 86,316,089,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,316,089,616/133,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,489.07
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