Finding the Third Proportional to 134,616 and 295,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,616 and 295,344 is: 647,977.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,616 : 295,344 = 295,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,616/295,344 = 295,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,616x = 295,344 × 295,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,616x = 87,228,078,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,228,078,336/134,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,977.05
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