Finding the Third Proportional to 135,909 and 288,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,909 and 288,261 is: 611,397.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,909 : 288,261 = 288,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,909/288,261 = 288,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,909x = 288,261 × 288,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,909x = 83,094,404,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,094,404,121/135,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,397.36
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