Finding the Third Proportional to 135,938 and 299,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,938 and 299,524 is: 659,967.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,938 : 299,524 = 299,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,938/299,524 = 299,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,938x = 299,524 × 299,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,938x = 89,714,626,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,714,626,576/135,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,967.24
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