Finding the Third Proportional to 135,738 and 298,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,738 and 298,062 is: 654,503.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,738 : 298,062 = 298,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,738/298,062 = 298,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,738x = 298,062 × 298,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,738x = 88,840,955,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,840,955,844/135,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,503.20
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