Finding the Third Proportional to 136,468 and 296,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,468 and 296,245 is: 643,089.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,468 : 296,245 = 296,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,468/296,245 = 296,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,468x = 296,245 × 296,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,468x = 87,761,100,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,761,100,025/136,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,089.22
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