Finding the Third Proportional to 134,384 and 289,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,384 and 289,504 is: 623,679.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,384 : 289,504 = 289,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,384/289,504 = 289,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,384x = 289,504 × 289,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,384x = 83,812,566,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,812,566,016/134,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,679.65
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