Finding the Third Proportional to 135,660 and 294,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,660 and 294,674 is: 640,076.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,660 : 294,674 = 294,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,660/294,674 = 294,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,660x = 294,674 × 294,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,660x = 86,832,766,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,832,766,276/135,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,076.41
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