Finding the Third Proportional to 136,227 and 296,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,227 and 296,976 is: 647,410.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,227 : 296,976 = 296,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,227/296,976 = 296,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,227x = 296,976 × 296,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,227x = 88,194,744,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,194,744,576/136,227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,410.17
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