Finding the Third Proportional to 135,342 and 297,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,342 and 297,684 is: 654,754.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,342 : 297,684 = 297,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,342/297,684 = 297,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,342x = 297,684 × 297,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,342x = 88,615,763,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,615,763,856/135,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,754.35
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