Finding the Third Proportional to 136,242 and 329,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,242 and 329,670 is: 797,715.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,242 : 329,670 = 329,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,242/329,670 = 329,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,242x = 329,670 × 329,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,242x = 108,682,308,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,682,308,900/136,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,715.16
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