Finding the Third Proportional to 135,760 and 298,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,760 and 298,286 is: 655,381.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,760 : 298,286 = 298,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,760/298,286 = 298,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,760x = 298,286 × 298,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,760x = 88,974,537,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,974,537,796/135,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,381.10
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