Finding the Third Proportional to 135,039 and 291,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,039 and 291,013 is: 627,141.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,039 : 291,013 = 291,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,039/291,013 = 291,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,039x = 291,013 × 291,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,039x = 84,688,566,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,688,566,169/135,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,141.54
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