Finding the Third Proportional to 134,926 and 296,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,926 and 296,094 is: 649,775.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,926 : 296,094 = 296,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,926/296,094 = 296,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,926x = 296,094 × 296,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,926x = 87,671,656,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,671,656,836/134,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,775.85
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