Finding the Third Proportional to 135,967 and 293,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,967 and 293,802 is: 634,857.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,967 : 293,802 = 293,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,967/293,802 = 293,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,967x = 293,802 × 293,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,967x = 86,319,615,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,319,615,204/135,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,857.10
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