Finding the Third Proportional to 135,390 and 293,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,390 and 293,744 is: 637,311.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,390 : 293,744 = 293,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,390/293,744 = 293,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,390x = 293,744 × 293,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,390x = 86,285,537,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,285,537,536/135,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,311.01
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