Finding the Third Proportional to 135,672 and 294,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,672 and 294,696 is: 640,115.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,672 : 294,696 = 294,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,672/294,696 = 294,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,672x = 294,696 × 294,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,672x = 86,845,732,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,845,732,416/135,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,115.37
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