Finding the Third Proportional to 135,843 and 295,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,843 and 295,014 is: 640,690.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,843 : 295,014 = 295,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,843/295,014 = 295,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,843x = 295,014 × 295,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,843x = 87,033,260,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,033,260,196/135,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,690.06
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