Finding the Third Proportional to 135,905 and 307,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,905 and 307,044 is: 693,690.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,905 : 307,044 = 307,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,905/307,044 = 307,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,905x = 307,044 × 307,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,905x = 94,276,017,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,276,017,936/135,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,690.58
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