Finding the Third Proportional to 136,207 and 299,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,207 and 299,279 is: 657,586.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,207 : 299,279 = 299,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,207/299,279 = 299,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,207x = 299,279 × 299,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,207x = 89,567,919,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,567,919,841/136,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,586.76
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