Finding the Third Proportional to 136,461 and 296,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,461 and 296,232 is: 643,065.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,461 : 296,232 = 296,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,461/296,232 = 296,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,461x = 296,232 × 296,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,461x = 87,753,397,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,753,397,824/136,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,065.77
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