Finding the Third Proportional to 135,040 and 294,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,040 and 294,379 is: 641,728.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,040 : 294,379 = 294,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,040/294,379 = 294,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,040x = 294,379 × 294,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,040x = 86,658,995,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,658,995,641/135,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,728.34
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