Finding the Third Proportional to 135,648 and 294,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,648 and 294,648 is: 640,020.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,648 : 294,648 = 294,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,648/294,648 = 294,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,648x = 294,648 × 294,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,648x = 86,817,443,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,817,443,904/135,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,020.08
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