Finding the Third Proportional to 135,038 and 294,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,038 and 294,374 is: 641,716.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,038 : 294,374 = 294,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,038/294,374 = 294,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,038x = 294,374 × 294,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,038x = 86,656,051,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,656,051,876/135,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,716.05
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