Finding the Third Proportional to 134,628 and 295,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,628 and 295,368 is: 648,024.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,628 : 295,368 = 295,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,628/295,368 = 295,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,628x = 295,368 × 295,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,628x = 87,242,255,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,242,255,424/134,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,024.60
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