Finding the Third Proportional to 134,664 and 291,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,664 and 291,624 is: 631,531.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,664 : 291,624 = 291,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,664/291,624 = 291,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,664x = 291,624 × 291,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,664x = 85,044,557,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,044,557,376/134,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,531.50
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