Finding the Third Proportional to 134,823 and 293,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,823 and 293,776 is: 640,130.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,823 : 293,776 = 293,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,823/293,776 = 293,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,823x = 293,776 × 293,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,823x = 86,304,338,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,304,338,176/134,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,130.68
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