Finding the Third Proportional to 135,077 and 293,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,077 and 293,939 is: 639,636.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,077 : 293,939 = 293,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,077/293,939 = 293,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,077x = 293,939 × 293,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,077x = 86,400,135,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,400,135,721/135,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,636.18
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