Finding the Third Proportional to 135,290 and 301,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,290 and 301,636 is: 672,512.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,290 : 301,636 = 301,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,290/301,636 = 301,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,290x = 301,636 × 301,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,290x = 90,984,276,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,984,276,496/135,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,512.95
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