Finding the Third Proportional to 134,358 and 293,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,358 and 293,277 is: 640,165.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,358 : 293,277 = 293,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,358/293,277 = 293,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,358x = 293,277 × 293,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,358x = 86,011,398,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,011,398,729/134,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,165.82
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