Finding the Third Proportional to 134,644 and 292,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,644 and 292,924 is: 637,269.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,644 : 292,924 = 292,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,644/292,924 = 292,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,644x = 292,924 × 292,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,644x = 85,804,469,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,804,469,776/134,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,269.17
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