Finding the Third Proportional to 135,954 and 293,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,954 and 293,742 is: 634,658.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,954 : 293,742 = 293,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,954/293,742 = 293,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,954x = 293,742 × 293,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,954x = 86,284,362,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,284,362,564/135,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,658.51
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