Finding the Third Proportional to 135,802 and 292,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,802 and 292,407 is: 629,606.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,802 : 292,407 = 292,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,802/292,407 = 292,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,802x = 292,407 × 292,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,802x = 85,501,853,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,501,853,649/135,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,606.73
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