Finding the Third Proportional to 133,724 and 293,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,724 and 293,800 is: 645,496.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,724 : 293,800 = 293,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,724/293,800 = 293,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,724x = 293,800 × 293,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,724x = 86,318,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,318,440,000/133,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,496.99
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