Finding the Third Proportional to 135,834 and 295,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,834 and 295,005 is: 640,693.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,834 : 295,005 = 295,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,834/295,005 = 295,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,834x = 295,005 × 295,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,834x = 87,027,950,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,027,950,025/135,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,693.42
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