Finding the Third Proportional to 135,670 and 294,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,670 and 294,682 is: 640,063.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,670 : 294,682 = 294,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,670/294,682 = 294,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,670x = 294,682 × 294,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,670x = 86,837,481,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,837,481,124/135,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,063.99
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