Finding the Third Proportional to 135,048 and 293,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,048 and 293,136 is: 636,282.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,048 : 293,136 = 293,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,048/293,136 = 293,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,048x = 293,136 × 293,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,048x = 85,928,714,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,928,714,496/135,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,282.76
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