Finding the Third Proportional to 134,528 and 292,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,528 and 292,384 is: 635,469.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,528 : 292,384 = 292,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,528/292,384 = 292,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,528x = 292,384 × 292,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,528x = 85,488,403,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,488,403,456/134,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,469.22
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