Finding the Third Proportional to 134,590 and 283,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,590 and 283,130 is: 595,605.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,590 : 283,130 = 283,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,590/283,130 = 283,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,590x = 283,130 × 283,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,590x = 80,162,596,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,162,596,900/134,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,605.89
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