Finding the Third Proportional to 134,328 and 282,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,328 and 282,444 is: 593,879.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,328 : 282,444 = 282,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,328/282,444 = 282,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,328x = 282,444 × 282,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,328x = 79,774,613,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,774,613,136/134,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,879.26
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