Finding the Third Proportional to 135,888 and 277,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,888 and 277,824 is: 568,013.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,888 : 277,824 = 277,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,888/277,824 = 277,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,888x = 277,824 × 277,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,888x = 77,186,174,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,186,174,976/135,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,013.18
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