Finding the Third Proportional to 135,455 and 296,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,455 and 296,065 is: 647,111.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,455 : 296,065 = 296,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,455/296,065 = 296,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,455x = 296,065 × 296,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,455x = 87,654,484,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,654,484,225/135,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,111.47
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