Finding the Third Proportional to 134,625 and 295,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,625 and 295,362 is: 648,012.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,625 : 295,362 = 295,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,625/295,362 = 295,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,625x = 295,362 × 295,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,625x = 87,238,711,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,238,711,044/134,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,012.71
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