Finding the Third Proportional to 135,990 and 295,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,990 and 295,686 is: 642,916.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,990 : 295,686 = 295,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,990/295,686 = 295,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,990x = 295,686 × 295,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,990x = 87,430,210,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,430,210,596/135,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,916.47
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