Finding the Third Proportional to 134,983 and 295,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,983 and 295,390 is: 646,416.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,983 : 295,390 = 295,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,983/295,390 = 295,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,983x = 295,390 × 295,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,983x = 87,255,252,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,255,252,100/134,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,416.60
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