Finding the Third Proportional to 135,494 and 297,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,494 and 297,800 is: 654,529.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,494 : 297,800 = 297,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,494/297,800 = 297,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,494x = 297,800 × 297,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,494x = 88,684,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,684,840,000/135,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,529.65
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