Finding the Third Proportional to 136,506 and 295,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,506 and 295,209 is: 638,421.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,506 : 295,209 = 295,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,506/295,209 = 295,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,506x = 295,209 × 295,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,506x = 87,148,353,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,148,353,681/136,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,421.42
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