Finding the Third Proportional to 135,446 and 297,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,446 and 297,148 is: 651,897.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,446 : 297,148 = 297,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,446/297,148 = 297,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,446x = 297,148 × 297,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,446x = 88,296,933,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,296,933,904/135,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,897.69
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