Finding the Third Proportional to 134,586 and 289,906.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,586 and 289,906.50 is: 624,476.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,586 : 289,906.50 = 289,906.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,586/289,906.50 = 289,906.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,586x = 289,906.50 × 289,906.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,586x = 84,045,778,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,045,778,742.25/134,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,476.38
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