Finding the Third Proportional to 136,302 and 298,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,302 and 298,026 is: 651,637.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,302 : 298,026 = 298,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,302/298,026 = 298,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,302x = 298,026 × 298,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,302x = 88,819,496,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,819,496,676/136,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,637.52
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