Finding the Third Proportional to 136,556 and 300,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,556 and 300,213 is: 660,006.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,556 : 300,213 = 300,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,556/300,213 = 300,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,556x = 300,213 × 300,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,556x = 90,127,845,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,127,845,369/136,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,006.48
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