Finding the Third Proportional to 134,035 and 288,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,035 and 288,663 is: 621,675.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,035 : 288,663 = 288,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,035/288,663 = 288,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,035x = 288,663 × 288,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,035x = 83,326,327,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,326,327,569/134,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,675.89
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