Finding the Third Proportional to 134,503 and 291,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,503 and 291,272 is: 630,761.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,503 : 291,272 = 291,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,503/291,272 = 291,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,503x = 291,272 × 291,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,503x = 84,839,377,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,839,377,984/134,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,761.98
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