Finding the Third Proportional to 135,658 and 291,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,658 and 291,380 is: 625,855.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,658 : 291,380 = 291,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,658/291,380 = 291,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,658x = 291,380 × 291,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,658x = 84,902,304,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,902,304,400/135,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,855.49
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