Finding the Third Proportional to 134,826 and 292,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,826 and 292,570 is: 634,871.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,826 : 292,570 = 292,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,826/292,570 = 292,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,826x = 292,570 × 292,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,826x = 85,597,204,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,597,204,900/134,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,871.65
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