Finding the Third Proportional to 135,011 and 295,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,011 and 295,438 is: 646,492.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,011 : 295,438 = 295,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,011/295,438 = 295,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,011x = 295,438 × 295,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,011x = 87,283,611,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,283,611,844/135,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,492.60
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