Finding the Third Proportional to 135,106 and 293,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,106 and 293,996 is: 639,746.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,106 : 293,996 = 293,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,106/293,996 = 293,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,106x = 293,996 × 293,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,106x = 86,433,648,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,433,648,016/135,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,746.92
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