Finding the Third Proportional to 134,916 and 293,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,916 and 293,159 is: 637,005.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,916 : 293,159 = 293,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,916/293,159 = 293,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,916x = 293,159 × 293,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,916x = 85,942,199,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,942,199,281/134,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,005.24
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