Finding the Third Proportional to 135,833 and 296,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,833 and 296,911 is: 649,003.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,833 : 296,911 = 296,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,833/296,911 = 296,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,833x = 296,911 × 296,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,833x = 88,156,141,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,156,141,921/135,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,003.86
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