Finding the Third Proportional to 135,970 and 294,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,970 and 294,536 is: 638,019.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,970 : 294,536 = 294,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,970/294,536 = 294,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,970x = 294,536 × 294,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,970x = 86,751,455,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,751,455,296/135,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,019.09
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