Finding the Third Proportional to 134,619 and 293,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,619 and 293,691 is: 640,729.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,619 : 293,691 = 293,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,619/293,691 = 293,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,619x = 293,691 × 293,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,619x = 86,254,403,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,254,403,481/134,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,729.79
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