Finding the Third Proportional to 134,282 and 296,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,282 and 296,509 is: 654,723.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,282 : 296,509 = 296,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,282/296,509 = 296,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,282x = 296,509 × 296,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,282x = 87,917,587,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,917,587,081/134,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,723.55
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