Finding the Third Proportional to 134,600 and 291,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,600 and 291,490 is: 631,251.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,600 : 291,490 = 291,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,600/291,490 = 291,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,600x = 291,490 × 291,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,600x = 84,966,420,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,966,420,100/134,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,251.26
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