Finding the Third Proportional to 135,786 and 295,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,786 and 295,668 is: 643,803.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,786 : 295,668 = 295,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,786/295,668 = 295,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,786x = 295,668 × 295,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,786x = 87,419,566,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,419,566,224/135,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,803.97
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