Finding the Third Proportional to 133,974 and 293,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,974 and 293,058 is: 641,042.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,974 : 293,058 = 293,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,974/293,058 = 293,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,974x = 293,058 × 293,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,974x = 85,882,991,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,882,991,364/133,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,042.23
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