Finding the Third Proportional to 135,032 and 295,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,032 and 295,520 is: 646,750.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,032 : 295,520 = 295,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,032/295,520 = 295,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,032x = 295,520 × 295,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,032x = 87,332,070,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,332,070,400/135,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,750.92
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