Finding the Third Proportional to 134,445 and 293,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,445 and 293,514 is: 640,785.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,445 : 293,514 = 293,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,445/293,514 = 293,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,445x = 293,514 × 293,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,445x = 86,150,468,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,150,468,196/134,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,785.96
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