Finding the Third Proportional to 135,220 and 293,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,220 and 293,336 is: 636,340.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,220 : 293,336 = 293,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,220/293,336 = 293,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,220x = 293,336 × 293,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,220x = 86,046,008,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,046,008,896/135,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,340.84
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