Finding the Third Proportional to 134,346 and 293,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,346 and 293,253 is: 640,118.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,346 : 293,253 = 293,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,346/293,253 = 293,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,346x = 293,253 × 293,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,346x = 85,997,322,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,997,322,009/134,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,118.22
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