Finding the Third Proportional to 135,216 and 294,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,216 and 294,208 is: 640,148.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,216 : 294,208 = 294,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,216/294,208 = 294,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,216x = 294,208 × 294,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,216x = 86,558,347,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,558,347,264/135,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,148.70
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