Finding the Third Proportional to 135,338 and 297,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,338 and 297,676 is: 654,738.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,338 : 297,676 = 297,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,338/297,676 = 297,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,338x = 297,676 × 297,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,338x = 88,611,000,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,611,000,976/135,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,738.51
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