Finding the Third Proportional to 134,388 and 293,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,388 and 293,400 is: 640,559.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,388 : 293,400 = 293,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,388/293,400 = 293,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,388x = 293,400 × 293,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,388x = 86,083,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,083,560,000/134,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,559.87
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