Finding the Third Proportional to 134,754 and 293,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,754 and 293,412 is: 638,872.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,754 : 293,412 = 293,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,754/293,412 = 293,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,754x = 293,412 × 293,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,754x = 86,090,601,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,090,601,744/134,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,872.33
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