Finding the Third Proportional to 135,816 and 302,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,816 and 302,736 is: 674,803.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,816 : 302,736 = 302,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,816/302,736 = 302,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,816x = 302,736 × 302,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,816x = 91,649,085,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,649,085,696/135,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,803.31
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