Finding the Third Proportional to 135,664 and 289,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,664 and 289,341 is: 617,099.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,664 : 289,341 = 289,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,664/289,341 = 289,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,664x = 289,341 × 289,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,664x = 83,718,214,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,718,214,281/135,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,099.70
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