Finding the Third Proportional to 135,707 and 289,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,707 and 289,450 is: 617,369.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,707 : 289,450 = 289,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,707/289,450 = 289,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,707x = 289,450 × 289,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,707x = 83,781,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,781,302,500/135,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,369.06
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