Finding the Third Proportional to 135,022 and 295,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,022 and 295,460 is: 646,536.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,022 : 295,460 = 295,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,022/295,460 = 295,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,022x = 295,460 × 295,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,022x = 87,296,611,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,296,611,600/135,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,536.21
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