Finding the Third Proportional to 135,216 and 298,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,216 and 298,080 is: 657,109.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,216 : 298,080 = 298,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,216/298,080 = 298,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,216x = 298,080 × 298,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,216x = 88,851,686,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,851,686,400/135,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,109.27
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