Finding the Third Proportional to 134,018 and 364,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,018 and 364,565 is: 991,714.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,018 : 364,565 = 364,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,018/364,565 = 364,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,018x = 364,565 × 364,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,018x = 132,907,639,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,907,639,225/134,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,714.84
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