Finding the Third Proportional to 134,478 and 289,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,478 and 289,704 is: 624,105.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,478 : 289,704 = 289,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,478/289,704 = 289,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,478x = 289,704 × 289,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,478x = 83,928,407,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,928,407,616/134,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,105.11
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