Finding the Third Proportional to 135,984 and 296,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,984 and 296,163 is: 645,020.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,984 : 296,163 = 296,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,984/296,163 = 296,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,984x = 296,163 × 296,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,984x = 87,712,522,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,712,522,569/135,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,020.90
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