Finding the Third Proportional to 135,374 and 297,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,374 and 297,004 is: 651,612.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,374 : 297,004 = 297,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,374/297,004 = 297,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,374x = 297,004 × 297,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,374x = 88,211,376,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,211,376,016/135,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,612.39
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