Finding the Third Proportional to 135,073 and 288,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,073 and 288,374 is: 615,663.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,073 : 288,374 = 288,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,073/288,374 = 288,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,073x = 288,374 × 288,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,073x = 83,159,563,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,159,563,876/135,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,663.85
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