Finding the Third Proportional to 136,504 and 295,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,504 and 295,360 is: 639,084.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,504 : 295,360 = 295,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,504/295,360 = 295,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,504x = 295,360 × 295,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,504x = 87,237,529,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,237,529,600/136,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,084.05
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