Finding the Third Proportional to 135,669 and 289,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,669 and 289,350 is: 617,115.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,669 : 289,350 = 289,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,669/289,350 = 289,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,669x = 289,350 × 289,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,669x = 83,723,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,723,422,500/135,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,115.35
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