Finding the Third Proportional to 134,388 and 268,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,388 and 268,776 is: 537,552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,388 : 268,776 = 268,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,388/268,776 = 268,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,388x = 268,776 × 268,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,388x = 72,240,538,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,240,538,176/134,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,552
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