Finding the Third Proportional to 135,426 and 288,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,426 and 288,347 is: 613,944.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,426 : 288,347 = 288,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,426/288,347 = 288,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,426x = 288,347 × 288,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,426x = 83,143,992,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,143,992,409/135,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,944.09
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