Finding the Third Proportional to 134,358 and 292,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,358 and 292,908 is: 638,555.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,358 : 292,908 = 292,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,358/292,908 = 292,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,358x = 292,908 × 292,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,358x = 85,795,096,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,795,096,464/134,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,555.92
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