Finding the Third Proportional to 134,892 and 293,584.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,892 and 293,584.50 is: 638,969.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,892 : 293,584.50 = 293,584.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,892/293,584.50 = 293,584.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,892x = 293,584.50 × 293,584.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,892x = 86,191,858,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,191,858,640.25/134,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,969.39
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