Finding the Third Proportional to 135,027 and 295,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,027 and 295,479 is: 646,595.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,027 : 295,479 = 295,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,027/295,479 = 295,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,027x = 295,479 × 295,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,027x = 87,307,839,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,307,839,441/135,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,595.42
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