Finding the Third Proportional to 135,310 and 289,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,310 and 289,394 is: 618,940.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,310 : 289,394 = 289,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,310/289,394 = 289,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,310x = 289,394 × 289,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,310x = 83,748,887,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,748,887,236/135,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,940.86
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