Finding the Third Proportional to 135,758 and 292,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,758 and 292,412 is: 629,832.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,758 : 292,412 = 292,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,758/292,412 = 292,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,758x = 292,412 × 292,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,758x = 85,504,777,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,504,777,744/135,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,832.33
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