Finding the Third Proportional to 134,282 and 290,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,282 and 290,254 is: 627,391.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,282 : 290,254 = 290,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,282/290,254 = 290,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,282x = 290,254 × 290,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,282x = 84,247,384,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,247,384,516/134,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,391.49
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