Finding the Third Proportional to 135,788 and 295,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,788 and 295,672 is: 643,811.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,788 : 295,672 = 295,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,788/295,672 = 295,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,788x = 295,672 × 295,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,788x = 87,421,931,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,421,931,584/135,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,811.91
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