Finding the Third Proportional to 135,766 and 298,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,766 and 298,298 is: 655,404.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,766 : 298,298 = 298,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,766/298,298 = 298,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,766x = 298,298 × 298,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,766x = 88,981,696,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,981,696,804/135,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,404.86
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