Finding the Third Proportional to 134,464 and 286,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,464 and 286,592 is: 610,832.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,464 : 286,592 = 286,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,464/286,592 = 286,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,464x = 286,592 × 286,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,464x = 82,134,974,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,134,974,464/134,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,832.45
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