Finding the Third Proportional to 135,742 and 292,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,742 and 292,294 is: 629,398.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,742 : 292,294 = 292,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,742/292,294 = 292,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,742x = 292,294 × 292,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,742x = 85,435,782,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,435,782,436/135,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,398.29
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