Finding the Third Proportional to 135,160 and 287,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,160 and 287,808 is: 612,854.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,160 : 287,808 = 287,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,160/287,808 = 287,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,160x = 287,808 × 287,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,160x = 82,833,444,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,833,444,864/135,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,854.73
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