Finding the Third Proportional to 134,244 and 274,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,244 and 274,308 is: 560,508.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,244 : 274,308 = 274,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,244/274,308 = 274,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,244x = 274,308 × 274,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,244x = 75,244,878,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,244,878,864/134,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,508.32
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