Finding the Third Proportional to 136,082 and 296,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,082 and 296,464 is: 645,867.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,082 : 296,464 = 296,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,082/296,464 = 296,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,082x = 296,464 × 296,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,082x = 87,890,903,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,890,903,296/136,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,867.22
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