Finding the Third Proportional to 134,229 and 289,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,229 and 289,030 is: 622,356.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,229 : 289,030 = 289,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,229/289,030 = 289,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,229x = 289,030 × 289,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,229x = 83,538,340,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,538,340,900/134,229 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,356.87
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