Finding the Third Proportional to 134,044 and 288,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,044 and 288,683 is: 621,720.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,044 : 288,683 = 288,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,044/288,683 = 288,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,044x = 288,683 × 288,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,044x = 83,337,874,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,337,874,489/134,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,720.29
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