Finding the Third Proportional to 135,798 and 295,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,798 and 295,884 is: 644,688.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,798 : 295,884 = 295,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,798/295,884 = 295,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,798x = 295,884 × 295,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,798x = 87,547,341,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,547,341,456/135,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,688.00
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