Finding the Third Proportional to 135,108 and 296,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,108 and 296,160 is: 649,189.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,108 : 296,160 = 296,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,108/296,160 = 296,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,108x = 296,160 × 296,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,108x = 87,710,745,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,710,745,600/135,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,189.87
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