Finding the Third Proportional to 134,596 and 291,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,596 and 291,482 is: 631,235.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,596 : 291,482 = 291,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,596/291,482 = 291,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,596x = 291,482 × 291,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,596x = 84,961,756,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,961,756,324/134,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,235.37
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