Finding the Third Proportional to 135,954 and 295,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,954 and 295,258 is: 641,226.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,954 : 295,258 = 295,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,954/295,258 = 295,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,954x = 295,258 × 295,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,954x = 87,177,286,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,177,286,564/135,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,226.35
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