Finding the Third Proportional to 135,776 and 292,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,776 and 292,464 is: 629,972.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,776 : 292,464 = 292,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,776/292,464 = 292,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,776x = 292,464 × 292,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,776x = 85,535,191,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,535,191,296/135,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,972.83
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