Finding the Third Proportional to 136,168 and 299,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,168 and 299,215 is: 657,493.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,168 : 299,215 = 299,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,168/299,215 = 299,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,168x = 299,215 × 299,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,168x = 89,529,616,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,529,616,225/136,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,493.80
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