Finding the Third Proportional to 135,944 and 291,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,944 and 291,572 is: 625,362.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,944 : 291,572 = 291,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,944/291,572 = 291,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,944x = 291,572 × 291,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,944x = 85,014,231,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,014,231,184/135,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,362.14
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