Finding the Third Proportional to 134,580 and 283,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,580 and 283,095 is: 595,502.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,580 : 283,095 = 283,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,580/283,095 = 283,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,580x = 283,095 × 283,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,580x = 80,142,779,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,142,779,025/134,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,502.89
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