Finding the Third Proportional to 133,938 and 294,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,938 and 294,660 is: 648,244.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,938 : 294,660 = 294,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,938/294,660 = 294,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,938x = 294,660 × 294,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,938x = 86,824,515,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,824,515,600/133,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,244.08
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