Finding the Third Proportional to 135,472 and 297,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,472 and 297,116 is: 651,632.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,472 : 297,116 = 297,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,472/297,116 = 297,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,472x = 297,116 × 297,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,472x = 88,277,917,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,277,917,456/135,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,632.20
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