Finding the Third Proportional to 135,980 and 291,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,980 and 291,645 is: 625,509.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,980 : 291,645 = 291,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,980/291,645 = 291,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,980x = 291,645 × 291,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,980x = 85,056,806,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,056,806,025/135,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,509.68
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