Finding the Third Proportional to 135,833 and 295,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,833 and 295,002 is: 640,685.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,833 : 295,002 = 295,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,833/295,002 = 295,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,833x = 295,002 × 295,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,833x = 87,026,180,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,026,180,004/135,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,685.11
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