Finding the Third Proportional to 136,656 and 295,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,656 and 295,776 is: 640,172.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,656 : 295,776 = 295,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,656/295,776 = 295,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,656x = 295,776 × 295,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,656x = 87,483,442,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,483,442,176/136,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,172.71
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