Finding the Third Proportional to 136,656 and 296,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,656 and 296,640 is: 643,918.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,656 : 296,640 = 296,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,656/296,640 = 296,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,656x = 296,640 × 296,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,656x = 87,995,289,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,995,289,600/136,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,918.23
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