Finding the Third Proportional to 134,297 and 292,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,297 and 292,567 is: 637,359.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,297 : 292,567 = 292,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,297/292,567 = 292,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,297x = 292,567 × 292,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,297x = 85,595,449,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,595,449,489/134,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,359.36
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