Finding the Third Proportional to 135,182 and 294,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,182 and 294,148 is: 640,048.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,182 : 294,148 = 294,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,182/294,148 = 294,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,182x = 294,148 × 294,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,182x = 86,523,045,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,523,045,904/135,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,048.57
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