Finding the Third Proportional to 135,364 and 293,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,364 and 293,768 is: 637,537.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,364 : 293,768 = 293,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,364/293,768 = 293,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,364x = 293,768 × 293,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,364x = 86,299,637,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,299,637,824/135,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,537.59
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