Finding the Third Proportional to 135,400 and 297,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,400 and 297,792 is: 654,948.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,400 : 297,792 = 297,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,400/297,792 = 297,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,400x = 297,792 × 297,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,400x = 88,680,075,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,680,075,264/135,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,948.86
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