Finding the Third Proportional to 135,104 and 293,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,104 and 293,992 is: 639,738.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,104 : 293,992 = 293,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,104/293,992 = 293,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,104x = 293,992 × 293,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,104x = 86,431,296,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,431,296,064/135,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,738.99
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