Finding the Third Proportional to 134,919 and 296,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,919 and 296,082 is: 649,756.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,919 : 296,082 = 296,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,919/296,082 = 296,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,919x = 296,082 × 296,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,919x = 87,664,550,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,664,550,724/134,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,756.90
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