Finding the Third Proportional to 134,322 and 282,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,322 and 282,436 is: 593,872.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,322 : 282,436 = 282,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,322/282,436 = 282,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,322x = 282,436 × 282,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,322x = 79,770,094,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,770,094,096/134,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,872.14
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