Finding the Third Proportional to 135,768 and 295,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,768 and 295,620 is: 643,680.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,768 : 295,620 = 295,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,768/295,620 = 295,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,768x = 295,620 × 295,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,768x = 87,391,184,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,391,184,400/135,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,680.28
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