Finding the Third Proportional to 134,352 and 293,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,352 and 293,265 is: 640,142.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,352 : 293,265 = 293,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,352/293,265 = 293,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,352x = 293,265 × 293,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,352x = 86,004,360,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,004,360,225/134,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,142.02
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