Finding the Third Proportional to 134,494 and 291,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,494 and 291,254 is: 630,726.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,494 : 291,254 = 291,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,494/291,254 = 291,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,494x = 291,254 × 291,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,494x = 84,828,892,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,828,892,516/134,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,726.22
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