Finding the Third Proportional to 136,176 and 297,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,176 and 297,600 is: 650,377.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,176 : 297,600 = 297,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,176/297,600 = 297,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,176x = 297,600 × 297,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,176x = 88,565,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,565,760,000/136,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,377.16
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