Finding the Third Proportional to 135,828 and 292,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,828 and 292,482 is: 629,809.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,828 : 292,482 = 292,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,828/292,482 = 292,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,828x = 292,482 × 292,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,828x = 85,545,720,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,545,720,324/135,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,809.17
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