Finding the Third Proportional to 135,974 and 294,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,974 and 294,544 is: 638,034.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,974 : 294,544 = 294,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,974/294,544 = 294,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,974x = 294,544 × 294,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,974x = 86,756,167,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,756,167,936/135,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,034.98
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