Finding the Third Proportional to 135,986 and 291,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,986 and 291,656 is: 625,529.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,986 : 291,656 = 291,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,986/291,656 = 291,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,986x = 291,656 × 291,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,986x = 85,063,222,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,063,222,336/135,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,529.26
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