Finding the Third Proportional to 134,594 and 295,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,594 and 295,722 is: 649,742.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,594 : 295,722 = 295,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,594/295,722 = 295,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,594x = 295,722 × 295,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,594x = 87,451,501,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,451,501,284/134,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,742.94
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