Finding the Third Proportional to 134,452 and 293,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,452 and 293,488 is: 640,639.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,452 : 293,488 = 293,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,452/293,488 = 293,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,452x = 293,488 × 293,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,452x = 86,135,206,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,135,206,144/134,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,639.08
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