Finding the Third Proportional to 135,448 and 293,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,448 and 293,496 is: 635,962.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,448 : 293,496 = 293,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,448/293,496 = 293,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,448x = 293,496 × 293,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,448x = 86,139,902,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,139,902,016/135,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,962.89
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