Finding the Third Proportional to 136,580 and 296,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,580 and 296,488 is: 643,616.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,580 : 296,488 = 296,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,580/296,488 = 296,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,580x = 296,488 × 296,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,580x = 87,905,134,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,905,134,144/136,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,616.45
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