Finding the Third Proportional to 135,784 and 295,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,784 and 295,664 is: 643,796.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,784 : 295,664 = 295,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,784/295,664 = 295,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,784x = 295,664 × 295,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,784x = 87,417,200,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,417,200,896/135,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,796.04
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