Finding the Third Proportional to 135,018 and 295,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,018 and 295,464 is: 646,572.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,018 : 295,464 = 295,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,018/295,464 = 295,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,018x = 295,464 × 295,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,018x = 87,298,975,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,298,975,296/135,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,572.87
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