Finding the Third Proportional to 135,144 and 289,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,144 and 289,964 is: 622,144.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,144 : 289,964 = 289,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,144/289,964 = 289,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,144x = 289,964 × 289,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,144x = 84,079,121,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,079,121,296/135,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,144.68
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