Finding the Third Proportional to 134,631 and 291,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,631 and 291,549 is: 631,361.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,631 : 291,549 = 291,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,631/291,549 = 291,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,631x = 291,549 × 291,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,631x = 85,000,819,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,000,819,401/134,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,361.42
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