Finding the Third Proportional to 135,040 and 290,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,040 and 290,856 is: 626,460.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,040 : 290,856 = 290,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,040/290,856 = 290,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,040x = 290,856 × 290,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,040x = 84,597,212,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,597,212,736/135,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,460.40
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