Finding the Third Proportional to 134,370 and 292,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,370 and 292,932 is: 638,603.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,370 : 292,932 = 292,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,370/292,932 = 292,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,370x = 292,932 × 292,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,370x = 85,809,156,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,809,156,624/134,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,603.53
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