Finding the Third Proportional to 135,722 and 295,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,722 and 295,537 is: 643,536.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,722 : 295,537 = 295,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,722/295,537 = 295,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,722x = 295,537 × 295,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,722x = 87,342,118,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,342,118,369/135,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,536.92
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