Finding the Third Proportional to 135,120 and 293,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,120 and 293,313 is: 636,711.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,120 : 293,313 = 293,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,120/293,313 = 293,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,120x = 293,313 × 293,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,120x = 86,032,515,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,032,515,969/135,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,711.93
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