Finding the Third Proportional to 135,778 and 297,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,778 and 297,668 is: 652,581.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,778 : 297,668 = 297,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,778/297,668 = 297,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,778x = 297,668 × 297,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,778x = 88,606,238,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,606,238,224/135,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,581.70
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