Finding the Third Proportional to 134,630 and 273,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,630 and 273,676 is: 556,328.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,630 : 273,676 = 273,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,630/273,676 = 273,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,630x = 273,676 × 273,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,630x = 74,898,552,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,898,552,976/134,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,328.85
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