Finding the Third Proportional to 134,288 and 292,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,288 and 292,554 is: 637,345.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,288 : 292,554 = 292,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,288/292,554 = 292,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,288x = 292,554 × 292,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,288x = 85,587,842,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,587,842,916/134,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,345.43
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