Finding the Third Proportional to 135,852 and 299,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,852 and 299,352 is: 659,626.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,852 : 299,352 = 299,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,852/299,352 = 299,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,852x = 299,352 × 299,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,852x = 89,611,619,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,611,619,904/135,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,626.80
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