Finding the Third Proportional to 135,664 and 294,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,664 and 294,676 is: 640,066.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,664 : 294,676 = 294,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,664/294,676 = 294,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,664x = 294,676 × 294,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,664x = 86,833,944,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,833,944,976/135,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,066.23
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