Finding the Third Proportional to 136,062 and 295,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,062 and 295,425 is: 641,442.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,062 : 295,425 = 295,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,062/295,425 = 295,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,062x = 295,425 × 295,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,062x = 87,275,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,275,930,625/136,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,442.36
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