Finding the Third Proportional to 135,055 and 296,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,055 and 296,030 is: 648,874.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,055 : 296,030 = 296,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,055/296,030 = 296,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,055x = 296,030 × 296,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,055x = 87,633,760,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,633,760,900/135,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,874.61
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