Finding the Third Proportional to 135,083 and 293,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,083 and 293,950 is: 639,655.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,083 : 293,950 = 293,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,083/293,950 = 293,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,083x = 293,950 × 293,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,083x = 86,406,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,406,602,500/135,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,655.64
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