Finding the Third Proportional to 135,068 and 293,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,068 and 293,920 is: 639,596.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,068 : 293,920 = 293,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,068/293,920 = 293,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,068x = 293,920 × 293,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,068x = 86,388,966,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,388,966,400/135,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,596.10
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