Finding the Third Proportional to 134,736 and 293,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,736 and 293,393 is: 638,874.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,736 : 293,393 = 293,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,736/293,393 = 293,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,736x = 293,393 × 293,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,736x = 86,079,452,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,079,452,449/134,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,874.93
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