Finding the Third Proportional to 135,674 and 295,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,674 and 295,453 is: 643,398.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,674 : 295,453 = 295,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,674/295,453 = 295,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,674x = 295,453 × 295,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,674x = 87,292,475,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,292,475,209/135,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,398.70
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