Finding the Third Proportional to 134,982 and 301,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,982 and 301,068 is: 671,511.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,982 : 301,068 = 301,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,982/301,068 = 301,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,982x = 301,068 × 301,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,982x = 90,641,940,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,641,940,624/134,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,511.32
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