Finding the Third Proportional to 134,042 and 288,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,042 and 288,676 is: 621,699.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,042 : 288,676 = 288,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,042/288,676 = 288,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,042x = 288,676 × 288,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,042x = 83,333,832,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,333,832,976/134,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,699.41
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