Finding the Third Proportional to 114,134 and 274,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,134 and 274,959 is: 662,400.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,134 : 274,959 = 274,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,134/274,959 = 274,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,134x = 274,959 × 274,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,134x = 75,602,451,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,602,451,681/114,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,400.79
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