Finding the Third Proportional to 135,324 and 292,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,324 and 292,518 is: 632,310.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,324 : 292,518 = 292,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,324/292,518 = 292,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,324x = 292,518 × 292,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,324x = 85,566,780,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,566,780,324/135,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,310.46
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