Finding the Third Proportional to 134,648 and 292,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,648 and 292,932 is: 637,285.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,648 : 292,932 = 292,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,648/292,932 = 292,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,648x = 292,932 × 292,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,648x = 85,809,156,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,809,156,624/134,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,285.04
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