Finding the Third Proportional to 134,074 and 277,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,074 and 277,427 is: 574,054.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,074 : 277,427 = 277,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,074/277,427 = 277,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,074x = 277,427 × 277,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,074x = 76,965,740,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,965,740,329/134,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,054.18
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