Finding the Third Proportional to 135,963 and 293,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,963 and 293,795 is: 634,845.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,963 : 293,795 = 293,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,963/293,795 = 293,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,963x = 293,795 × 293,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,963x = 86,315,502,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,315,502,025/135,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,845.52
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