Finding the Third Proportional to 133,944 and 294,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,944 and 294,672 is: 648,267.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,944 : 294,672 = 294,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,944/294,672 = 294,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,944x = 294,672 × 294,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,944x = 86,831,587,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,831,587,584/133,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,267.84
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