Finding the Third Proportional to 136,467 and 296,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,467 and 296,244 is: 643,089.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,467 : 296,244 = 296,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,467/296,244 = 296,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,467x = 296,244 × 296,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,467x = 87,760,507,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,760,507,536/136,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,089.59
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