Finding the Third Proportional to 135,402 and 297,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,402 and 297,060 is: 651,723.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,402 : 297,060 = 297,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,402/297,060 = 297,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,402x = 297,060 × 297,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,402x = 88,244,643,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,244,643,600/135,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,723.34
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