Finding the Third Proportional to 132,934 and 289,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,934 and 289,196 is: 629,141.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,934 : 289,196 = 289,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,934/289,196 = 289,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,934x = 289,196 × 289,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,934x = 83,634,326,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,634,326,416/132,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,141.73
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