Finding the Third Proportional to 134,196 and 293,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,196 and 293,628 is: 642,473.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,196 : 293,628 = 293,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,196/293,628 = 293,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,196x = 293,628 × 293,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,196x = 86,217,402,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,217,402,384/134,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,473.71
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