Finding the Third Proportional to 136,653 and 299,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,653 and 299,631 is: 656,983.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,653 : 299,631 = 299,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,653/299,631 = 299,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,653x = 299,631 × 299,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,653x = 89,778,736,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,778,736,161/136,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,983.28
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