Finding the Third Proportional to 135,034 and 295,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,034 and 295,482 is: 646,575.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,034 : 295,482 = 295,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,034/295,482 = 295,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,034x = 295,482 × 295,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,034x = 87,309,612,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,309,612,324/135,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,575.03
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