Finding the Third Proportional to 134,564 and 292,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,564 and 292,424 is: 635,473.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,564 : 292,424 = 292,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,564/292,424 = 292,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,564x = 292,424 × 292,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,564x = 85,511,795,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,511,795,776/134,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,473.05
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