Finding the Third Proportional to 134,036 and 264,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,036 and 264,688 is: 522,693.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,036 : 264,688 = 264,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,036/264,688 = 264,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,036x = 264,688 × 264,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,036x = 70,059,737,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,059,737,344/134,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,693.44
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