Finding the Third Proportional to 135,013 and 295,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,013 and 295,442 is: 646,500.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,013 : 295,442 = 295,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,013/295,442 = 295,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,013x = 295,442 × 295,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,013x = 87,285,975,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,285,975,364/135,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,500.52
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