Finding the Third Proportional to 135,776 and 297,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,776 and 297,664 is: 652,573.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,776 : 297,664 = 297,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,776/297,664 = 297,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,776x = 297,664 × 297,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,776x = 88,603,856,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,603,856,896/135,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,573.78
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