Finding the Third Proportional to 134,356 and 292,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,356 and 292,904 is: 638,547.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,356 : 292,904 = 292,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,356/292,904 = 292,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,356x = 292,904 × 292,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,356x = 85,792,753,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,792,753,216/134,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,547.99
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