Finding the Third Proportional to 135,021 and 295,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,021 and 295,496 is: 646,698.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,021 : 295,496 = 295,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,021/295,496 = 295,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,021x = 295,496 × 295,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,021x = 87,317,886,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,317,886,016/135,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,698.56
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