Finding the Third Proportional to 134,874 and 291,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,874 and 291,618 is: 630,522.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,874 : 291,618 = 291,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,874/291,618 = 291,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,874x = 291,618 × 291,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,874x = 85,041,057,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,041,057,924/134,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,522.25
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