Finding the Third Proportional to 135,748 and 295,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,748 and 295,592 is: 643,653.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,748 : 295,592 = 295,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,748/295,592 = 295,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,748x = 295,592 × 295,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,748x = 87,374,630,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,374,630,464/135,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,653.17
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