Finding the Third Proportional to 134,924 and 290,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,924 and 290,258 is: 624,423.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,924 : 290,258 = 290,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,924/290,258 = 290,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,924x = 290,258 × 290,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,924x = 84,249,706,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,249,706,564/134,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,423.43
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