Finding the Third Proportional to 134,546 and 283,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,546 and 283,030 is: 595,379.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,546 : 283,030 = 283,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,546/283,030 = 283,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,546x = 283,030 × 283,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,546x = 80,105,980,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,105,980,900/134,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,379.88
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