Finding the Third Proportional to 135,476 and 289,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,476 and 289,634 is: 619,208.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,476 : 289,634 = 289,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,476/289,634 = 289,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,476x = 289,634 × 289,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,476x = 83,887,853,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,887,853,956/135,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,208.23
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