Finding the Third Proportional to 135,070 and 293,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,070 and 293,924 is: 639,604.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,070 : 293,924 = 293,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,070/293,924 = 293,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,070x = 293,924 × 293,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,070x = 86,391,317,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,391,317,776/135,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,604.04
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