Finding the Third Proportional to 134,760 and 277,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,760 and 277,304 is: 570,625.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,760 : 277,304 = 277,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,760/277,304 = 277,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,760x = 277,304 × 277,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,760x = 76,897,508,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,897,508,416/134,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,625.62
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