Finding the Third Proportional to 135,576 and 297,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,576 and 297,312 is: 651,991.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,576 : 297,312 = 297,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,576/297,312 = 297,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,576x = 297,312 × 297,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,576x = 88,394,425,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,394,425,344/135,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,991.69
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