Finding the Third Proportional to 135,966 and 299,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,966 and 299,121 is: 658,056.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,966 : 299,121 = 299,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,966/299,121 = 299,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,966x = 299,121 × 299,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,966x = 89,473,372,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,473,372,641/135,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,056.96
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