Finding the Third Proportional to 136,405 and 299,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,405 and 299,881 is: 659,276.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,405 : 299,881 = 299,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,405/299,881 = 299,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,405x = 299,881 × 299,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,405x = 89,928,614,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,928,614,161/136,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,276.52
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