Finding the Third Proportional to 135,148 and 293,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,148 and 293,354 is: 636,757.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,148 : 293,354 = 293,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,148/293,354 = 293,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,148x = 293,354 × 293,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,148x = 86,056,569,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,056,569,316/135,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,757.99
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