Finding the Third Proportional to 135,976 and 298,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,976 and 298,868 is: 656,895.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,976 : 298,868 = 298,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,976/298,868 = 298,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,976x = 298,868 × 298,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,976x = 89,322,081,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,322,081,424/135,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,895.93
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