Finding the Third Proportional to 134,722 and 289,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,722 and 289,764 is: 623,232.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,722 : 289,764 = 289,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,722/289,764 = 289,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,722x = 289,764 × 289,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,722x = 83,963,175,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,963,175,696/134,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,232.85
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