Finding the Third Proportional to 136,032 and 298,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,032 and 298,320 is: 654,219.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,032 : 298,320 = 298,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,032/298,320 = 298,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,032x = 298,320 × 298,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,032x = 88,994,822,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,994,822,400/136,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,219.76
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