Finding the Third Proportional to 136,028 and 296,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,028 and 296,146 is: 644,738.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,028 : 296,146 = 296,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,028/296,146 = 296,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,028x = 296,146 × 296,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,028x = 87,702,453,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,702,453,316/136,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,738.24
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