Finding the Third Proportional to 135,736 and 292,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,736 and 292,284 is: 629,383.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,736 : 292,284 = 292,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,736/292,284 = 292,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,736x = 292,284 × 292,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,736x = 85,429,936,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,429,936,656/135,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,383.04
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