Finding the Third Proportional to 135,701 and 297,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,701 and 297,322 is: 651,434.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,701 : 297,322 = 297,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,701/297,322 = 297,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,701x = 297,322 × 297,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,701x = 88,400,371,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,400,371,684/135,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,434.93
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