Finding the Third Proportional to 134,466 and 293,383.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,466 and 293,383.50 is: 640,116.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,466 : 293,383.50 = 293,383.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,466/293,383.50 = 293,383.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,466x = 293,383.50 × 293,383.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,466x = 86,073,878,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,073,878,072.25/134,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,116.30
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