Finding the Third Proportional to 136,546 and 297,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,546 and 297,028 is: 646,123.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,546 : 297,028 = 297,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,546/297,028 = 297,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,546x = 297,028 × 297,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,546x = 88,225,632,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,225,632,784/136,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,123.89
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