Finding the Third Proportional to 134,448 and 293,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,448 and 293,480 is: 640,623.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,448 : 293,480 = 293,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,448/293,480 = 293,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,448x = 293,480 × 293,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,448x = 86,130,510,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,130,510,400/134,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,623.22
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