Finding the Third Proportional to 134,901 and 291,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,901 and 291,414 is: 629,514.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,901 : 291,414 = 291,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,901/291,414 = 291,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,901x = 291,414 × 291,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,901x = 84,922,119,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,922,119,396/134,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,514.38
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