Finding the Third Proportional to 133,952 and 295,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,952 and 295,162 is: 650,386.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,952 : 295,162 = 295,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,952/295,162 = 295,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,952x = 295,162 × 295,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,952x = 87,120,606,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,120,606,244/133,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,386.75
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