Finding the Third Proportional to 135,756 and 297,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,756 and 297,783 is: 653,191.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,756 : 297,783 = 297,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,756/297,783 = 297,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,756x = 297,783 × 297,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,756x = 88,674,715,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,674,715,089/135,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,191.87
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