Finding the Third Proportional to 135,328 and 289,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,328 and 289,432 is: 619,021.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,328 : 289,432 = 289,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,328/289,432 = 289,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,328x = 289,432 × 289,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,328x = 83,770,882,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,770,882,624/135,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,021.06
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