Finding the Third Proportional to 134,962 and 295,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,962 and 295,348 is: 646,333.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,962 : 295,348 = 295,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,962/295,348 = 295,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,962x = 295,348 × 295,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,962x = 87,230,441,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,230,441,104/134,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,333.35
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