Finding the Third Proportional to 134,156 and 276,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,156 and 276,952 is: 571,740.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,156 : 276,952 = 276,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,156/276,952 = 276,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,156x = 276,952 × 276,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,156x = 76,702,410,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,702,410,304/134,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,740.44
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