Finding the Third Proportional to 134,534 and 292,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,534 and 292,396 is: 635,493.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,534 : 292,396 = 292,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,534/292,396 = 292,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,534x = 292,396 × 292,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,534x = 85,495,420,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,495,420,816/134,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,493.04
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