Finding the Third Proportional to 133,988 and 294,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,988 and 294,274 is: 646,305.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,988 : 294,274 = 294,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,988/294,274 = 294,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,988x = 294,274 × 294,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,988x = 86,597,187,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,597,187,076/133,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,305.54
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