Finding the Third Proportional to 133,840 and 297,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,840 and 297,204 is: 659,968.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,840 : 297,204 = 297,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,840/297,204 = 297,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,840x = 297,204 × 297,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,840x = 88,330,217,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,330,217,616/133,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,968.75
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