Finding the Third Proportional to 135,014 and 295,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,014 and 295,456 is: 646,557.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,014 : 295,456 = 295,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,014/295,456 = 295,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,014x = 295,456 × 295,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,014x = 87,294,247,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,294,247,936/135,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,557.01
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