Finding the Third Proportional to 134,290 and 292,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,290 and 292,555 is: 637,340.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,290 : 292,555 = 292,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,290/292,555 = 292,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,290x = 292,555 × 292,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,290x = 85,588,428,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,588,428,025/134,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,340.29
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