Finding the Third Proportional to 135,968 and 294,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,968 and 294,532 is: 638,011.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,968 : 294,532 = 294,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,968/294,532 = 294,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,968x = 294,532 × 294,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,968x = 86,749,099,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,749,099,024/135,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,011.14
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