Finding the Third Proportional to 135,804 and 298,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,804 and 298,680 is: 656,900.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,804 : 298,680 = 298,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,804/298,680 = 298,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,804x = 298,680 × 298,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,804x = 89,209,742,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,209,742,400/135,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,900.70
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