Finding the Third Proportional to 136,222 and 296,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,222 and 296,966 is: 647,390.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,222 : 296,966 = 296,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,222/296,966 = 296,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,222x = 296,966 × 296,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,222x = 88,188,805,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,188,805,156/136,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,390.33
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