Finding the Third Proportional to 134,086 and 277,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,086 and 277,450 is: 574,097.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,086 : 277,450 = 277,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,086/277,450 = 277,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,086x = 277,450 × 277,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,086x = 76,978,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,978,502,500/134,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,097.99
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