Finding the Third Proportional to 135,812 and 298,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,812 and 298,696 is: 656,932.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,812 : 298,696 = 298,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,812/298,696 = 298,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,812x = 298,696 × 298,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,812x = 89,219,300,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,219,300,416/135,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,932.38
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