Finding the Third Proportional to 135,477 and 296,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,477 and 296,784 is: 650,152.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,477 : 296,784 = 296,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,477/296,784 = 296,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,477x = 296,784 × 296,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,477x = 88,080,742,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,080,742,656/135,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,152.74
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