Finding the Third Proportional to 134,988 and 295,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,988 and 295,401 is: 646,440.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,988 : 295,401 = 295,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,988/295,401 = 295,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,988x = 295,401 × 295,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,988x = 87,261,750,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,261,750,801/134,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,440.80
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