Finding the Third Proportional to 134,920 and 290,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,920 and 290,250 is: 624,407.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,920 : 290,250 = 290,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,920/290,250 = 290,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,920x = 290,250 × 290,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,920x = 84,245,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,245,062,500/134,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,407.52
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