Finding the Third Proportional to 135,040 and 293,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,040 and 293,120 is: 636,251.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,040 : 293,120 = 293,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,040/293,120 = 293,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,040x = 293,120 × 293,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,040x = 85,919,334,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,919,334,400/135,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,251.00
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