Finding the Third Proportional to 135,280 and 293,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,280 and 293,884 is: 638,437.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,280 : 293,884 = 293,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,280/293,884 = 293,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,280x = 293,884 × 293,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,280x = 86,367,805,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,367,805,456/135,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,437.36
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