Finding the Third Proportional to 135,483 and 291,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,483 and 291,918 is: 628,980.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,483 : 291,918 = 291,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,483/291,918 = 291,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,483x = 291,918 × 291,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,483x = 85,216,118,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,216,118,724/135,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,980.16
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