Finding the Third Proportional to 134,144 and 291,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,144 and 291,584 is: 633,805.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,144 : 291,584 = 291,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,144/291,584 = 291,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,144x = 291,584 × 291,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,144x = 85,021,229,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,021,229,056/134,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,805.68
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