Finding the Third Proportional to 135,854 and 298,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,854 and 298,604 is: 656,324.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,854 : 298,604 = 298,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,854/298,604 = 298,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,854x = 298,604 × 298,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,854x = 89,164,348,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,164,348,816/135,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,324.80
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