Finding the Third Proportional to 135,024 and 297,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,024 and 297,696 is: 656,349.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,024 : 297,696 = 297,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,024/297,696 = 297,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,024x = 297,696 × 297,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,024x = 88,622,908,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,622,908,416/135,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,349.30
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