Finding the Third Proportional to 134,359 and 292,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,359 and 292,910 is: 638,559.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,359 : 292,910 = 292,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,359/292,910 = 292,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,359x = 292,910 × 292,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,359x = 85,796,268,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,796,268,100/134,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,559.89
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