Finding the Third Proportional to 134,690 and 293,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,690 and 293,026 is: 637,495.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,690 : 293,026 = 293,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,690/293,026 = 293,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,690x = 293,026 × 293,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,690x = 85,864,236,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,864,236,676/134,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,495.26
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