Finding the Third Proportional to 136,390 and 296,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,390 and 296,386 is: 644,069.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,390 : 296,386 = 296,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,390/296,386 = 296,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,390x = 296,386 × 296,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,390x = 87,844,660,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,844,660,996/136,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,069.66
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