Finding the Third Proportional to 135,268 and 293,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,268 and 293,864 is: 638,407.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,268 : 293,864 = 293,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,268/293,864 = 293,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,268x = 293,864 × 293,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,268x = 86,356,050,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,356,050,496/135,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,407.09
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