Finding the Third Proportional to 134,430 and 295,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,430 and 295,068 is: 647,661.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,430 : 295,068 = 295,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,430/295,068 = 295,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,430x = 295,068 × 295,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,430x = 87,065,124,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,065,124,624/134,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,661.42
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