Finding the Third Proportional to 134,594 and 292,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,594 and 292,760 is: 636,792.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,594 : 292,760 = 292,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,594/292,760 = 292,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,594x = 292,760 × 292,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,594x = 85,708,417,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,708,417,600/134,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,792.26
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