Finding the Third Proportional to 135,981 and 298,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,981 and 298,880 is: 656,924.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,981 : 298,880 = 298,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,981/298,880 = 298,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,981x = 298,880 × 298,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,981x = 89,329,254,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,329,254,400/135,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,924.53
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