Finding the Third Proportional to 134,534 and 292,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,534 and 292,714 is: 636,876.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,534 : 292,714 = 292,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,534/292,714 = 292,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,534x = 292,714 × 292,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,534x = 85,681,485,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,681,485,796/134,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,876.07
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