Finding the Third Proportional to 135,384 and 297,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,384 and 297,760 is: 654,885.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,384 : 297,760 = 297,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,384/297,760 = 297,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,384x = 297,760 × 297,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,384x = 88,661,017,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,661,017,600/135,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,885.49
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