Finding the Third Proportional to 135,860 and 295,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,860 and 295,058 is: 640,801.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,860 : 295,058 = 295,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,860/295,058 = 295,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,860x = 295,058 × 295,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,860x = 87,059,223,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,059,223,364/135,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,801.00
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