Finding the Third Proportional to 134,382 and 293,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,382 and 293,324 is: 640,256.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,382 : 293,324 = 293,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,382/293,324 = 293,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,382x = 293,324 × 293,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,382x = 86,038,968,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,038,968,976/134,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,256.65
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