Finding the Third Proportional to 135,180 and 293,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,180 and 293,400 is: 636,806.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,180 : 293,400 = 293,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,180/293,400 = 293,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,180x = 293,400 × 293,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,180x = 86,083,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,083,560,000/135,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,806.92
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