Finding the Third Proportional to 135,724 and 295,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,724 and 295,541 is: 643,544.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,724 : 295,541 = 295,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,724/295,541 = 295,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,724x = 295,541 × 295,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,724x = 87,344,482,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,344,482,681/135,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,544.86
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