Finding the Third Proportional to 134,160 and 291,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,160 and 291,616 is: 633,869.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,160 : 291,616 = 291,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,160/291,616 = 291,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,160x = 291,616 × 291,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,160x = 85,039,891,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,039,891,456/134,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,869.20
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