Finding the Third Proportional to 136,352 and 297,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,352 and 297,964 is: 651,127.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,352 : 297,964 = 297,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,352/297,964 = 297,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,352x = 297,964 × 297,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,352x = 88,782,545,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,782,545,296/136,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,127.56
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