Finding the Third Proportional to 136,240 and 297,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,240 and 297,000 is: 647,453.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,240 : 297,000 = 297,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,240/297,000 = 297,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,240x = 297,000 × 297,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,240x = 88,209,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,209,000,000/136,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,453.02
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