Finding the Third Proportional to 136,550 and 297,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,550 and 297,036 is: 646,139.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,550 : 297,036 = 297,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,550/297,036 = 297,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,550x = 297,036 × 297,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,550x = 88,230,385,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,230,385,296/136,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,139.77
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