Finding the Third Proportional to 135,424 and 293,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,424 and 293,448 is: 635,867.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,424 : 293,448 = 293,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,424/293,448 = 293,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,424x = 293,448 × 293,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,424x = 86,111,728,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,111,728,704/135,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,867.56
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