Finding the Third Proportional to 134,016 and 264,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,016 and 264,624 is: 522,518.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,016 : 264,624 = 264,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,016/264,624 = 264,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,016x = 264,624 × 264,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,016x = 70,025,861,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,025,861,376/134,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,518.66
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