Finding the Third Proportional to 136,584 and 295,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,584 and 295,632 is: 639,886.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,584 : 295,632 = 295,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,584/295,632 = 295,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,584x = 295,632 × 295,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,584x = 87,398,279,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,398,279,424/136,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,886.66
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