Finding the Third Proportional to 134,078 and 277,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,078 and 277,434 is: 574,066.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,078 : 277,434 = 277,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,078/277,434 = 277,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,078x = 277,434 × 277,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,078x = 76,969,624,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,969,624,356/134,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,066.02
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