Finding the Third Proportional to 134,530 and 292,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,530 and 292,388 is: 635,477.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,530 : 292,388 = 292,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,530/292,388 = 292,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,530x = 292,388 × 292,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,530x = 85,490,742,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,490,742,544/134,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,477.16
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