Finding the Third Proportional to 134,620 and 293,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,620 and 293,688 is: 640,711.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,620 : 293,688 = 293,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,620/293,688 = 293,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,620x = 293,688 × 293,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,620x = 86,252,641,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,252,641,344/134,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,711.94
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