Finding the Third Proportional to 133,730 and 293,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,730 and 293,700 is: 645,028.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,730 : 293,700 = 293,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,730/293,700 = 293,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,730x = 293,700 × 293,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,730x = 86,259,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,259,690,000/133,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,028.71
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