Finding the Third Proportional to 135,704 and 298,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,704 and 298,960 is: 658,617.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,704 : 298,960 = 298,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,704/298,960 = 298,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,704x = 298,960 × 298,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,704x = 89,377,081,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,377,081,600/135,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,617.89
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