Finding the Third Proportional to 136,056 and 298,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,056 and 298,368 is: 654,314.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,056 : 298,368 = 298,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,056/298,368 = 298,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,056x = 298,368 × 298,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,056x = 89,023,463,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,023,463,424/136,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,314.87
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