Finding the Third Proportional to 134,838 and 295,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,838 and 295,488 is: 647,541.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,838 : 295,488 = 295,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,838/295,488 = 295,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,838x = 295,488 × 295,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,838x = 87,313,158,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,313,158,144/134,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,541.18
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