Finding the Third Proportional to 135,790 and 298,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,790 and 298,328 is: 655,420.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,790 : 298,328 = 298,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,790/298,328 = 298,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,790x = 298,328 × 298,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,790x = 88,999,595,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,999,595,584/135,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,420.84
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