Finding the Third Proportional to 135,990 and 296,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,990 and 296,174 is: 645,040.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,990 : 296,174 = 296,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,990/296,174 = 296,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,990x = 296,174 × 296,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,990x = 87,719,038,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,719,038,276/135,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,040.36
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