Finding the Third Proportional to 134,204 and 274,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,204 and 274,232 is: 560,364.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,204 : 274,232 = 274,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,204/274,232 = 274,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,204x = 274,232 × 274,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,204x = 75,203,189,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,203,189,824/134,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,364.74
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