Finding the Third Proportional to 134,456 and 282,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,456 and 282,672 is: 594,272.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,456 : 282,672 = 282,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,456/282,672 = 282,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,456x = 282,672 × 282,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,456x = 79,903,459,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,903,459,584/134,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,272.18
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