Finding the Third Proportional to 136,304 and 297,393.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,304 and 297,393.50 is: 648,864.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,304 : 297,393.50 = 297,393.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,304/297,393.50 = 297,393.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,304x = 297,393.50 × 297,393.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,304x = 88,442,893,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,442,893,842.25/136,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,864.99
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