Finding the Third Proportional to 135,456 and 297,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,456 and 297,160 is: 651,902.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,456 : 297,160 = 297,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,456/297,160 = 297,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,456x = 297,160 × 297,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,456x = 88,304,065,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,304,065,600/135,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,902.21
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