Finding the Third Proportional to 136,664 and 300,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,664 and 300,234 is: 659,577.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,664 : 300,234 = 300,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,664/300,234 = 300,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,664x = 300,234 × 300,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,664x = 90,140,454,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,140,454,756/136,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,577.17
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