Finding the Third Proportional to 134,130 and 290,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,130 and 290,040 is: 627,176.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,130 : 290,040 = 290,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,130/290,040 = 290,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,130x = 290,040 × 290,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,130x = 84,123,201,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,123,201,600/134,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,176.63
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