Finding the Third Proportional to 134,448 and 281,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,448 and 281,844 is: 590,830.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,448 : 281,844 = 281,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,448/281,844 = 281,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,448x = 281,844 × 281,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,448x = 79,436,040,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,436,040,336/134,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,830.96
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