Finding the Third Proportional to 134,924 and 296,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,924 and 296,090 is: 649,767.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,924 : 296,090 = 296,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,924/296,090 = 296,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,924x = 296,090 × 296,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,924x = 87,669,288,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,669,288,100/134,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,767.93
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