Finding the Third Proportional to 135,240 and 288,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,240 and 288,572 is: 615,748.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,240 : 288,572 = 288,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,240/288,572 = 288,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,240x = 288,572 × 288,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,240x = 83,273,799,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,273,799,184/135,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,748.29
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