Finding the Third Proportional to 135,652 and 291,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,652 and 291,368 is: 625,831.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,652 : 291,368 = 291,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,652/291,368 = 291,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,652x = 291,368 × 291,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,652x = 84,895,311,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,895,311,424/135,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,831.62
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