Finding the Third Proportional to 135,783 and 298,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,783 and 298,449 is: 655,986.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,783 : 298,449 = 298,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,783/298,449 = 298,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,783x = 298,449 × 298,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,783x = 89,071,805,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,071,805,601/135,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,986.43
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